St. Mary's School is the oldest continually in operation Catholic Elementary School on Staten Island.
St. Mary's School endeavors to develop the spiritual, academic and social skills of all its students.
The whole St. Mary's School community is dedicated to developing a strong sense of a value-oriented life in its students.
A conscious effort is made to correlate various curriculum subject areas to the practice and beliefs of the word of God.
Students are to be made knowledgeable in the value of mathematics, social human behavior through social studies, the recognition of the true and beautiful in art and music, the development of written composition skills and fine and gross motor skill, and scientific knowledge through inquiry and the use of technology for the betterment of mankind.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary's School is Geller House School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Hill Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Eden II School For Autistic Children
Special Education School
15 Beach St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 816-1422
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 816-1422
1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 68 students
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Mother Franciska Elementary School
Special Education School
235 Major Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 876-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 876-0939
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Notre Dame Academy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
134 Howard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-8878
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-8878
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fontbonne Hall Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
9901 Shore Road
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-2244
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-2244
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miraj Islamic School
(Islamic)
307 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Mother Franciska Elementary School
Special Education School
235 Major Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 876-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 876-0939
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
All-girls (Catholic)
78 Howard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-4335
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-4335
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
All-girls (Catholic)
78 Howard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-4335
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-4335
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Good Counsel
(Catholic)
42 Austin Pl
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-7260
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-7260
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Academy Of St. Dorothy
(Catholic)
1305 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(732) 521-0400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
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358 Buckelew Avenue
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(732) 521-1000
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
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(732) 521-1101
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1101
9351.2 miles
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(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
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Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0303
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0303
9351.2 miles
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Special Education School
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(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
9351.6 miles
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