Mother Franciska Elementary School (2026 Profile)

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Mother Franciska Elementary School

235 Major Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305

Tel: (718) 876-0939

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Mother Franciska Elementary School in Staten Island, NY, serves 28 students in grades K through 8 within a cityâ€“based, nonsectarian special education program.

The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 6:1 with five teachers supporting individualized instruction.

Founded in 1985, the school operates in the Arrochar neighborhood and offers coâ€“educational services without religious affiliation.

Annual tuition is $25,000, notably above the Staten Island private elementary school average tuition of $11,166.

Approximately 18% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in enrollment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1985

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Mother Franciska Elementary School cost?

Mother Franciska Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Mother Franciska Elementary School?

The application deadline for Mother Franciska Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mother Franciska Elementary School located?

Mother Franciska Elementary School is located in the Arrochar neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Arrochar.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $11,166 for elementary schools and $13,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Staten Island, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).