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St. Patrick Elementary School

284 E Main St Smithtown, NY 11787

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Patrick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
463 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The mission of Saint Patrick (SPS) is to provide for the safety, education and gradual growth and development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
  • We desire to meet the needs of the individual child within a Christ centered atmosphere centered on Gospel values.
  • A child's behaviour and spiritually are developed by the parents who are primary educators and models for their children's behaviour.
  • Our responsibility is to reaffirm and enhance Christian values taught at home.
  • The aim of Saint Patrick School is to provide the children with a climate where faith, hope, and love are encouraged, lived and witnessedin their lives.
  • The mission of Saint Patrick (SPS) is to provide for the safety, education and gradual growth and development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We desire to meet the needs of the individual child within a Christ centered atmosphere centered on Gospel values. A child's behaviour and spiritually are developed by the parents who are primary educators and models for their children's behaviour. Our responsibility is to reaffirm and enhance Christian values taught at home. The aim of Saint Patrick School is to provide the children with a climate where faith, hope, and love are encouraged, lived and witnessedin their lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Patrick Elementary School often compared to?
St. Patrick Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Ss Philip & James School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Patrick Elementary School's ranking?
St. Patrick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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All 3 of my children have attended St. Patrick School, as well as myself and my siblings. I am extremely happy with the quality of education they have received. My oldest now attends St. Anthony's in South Huntington and is excelling in a competitive college preparatory school. The combination of faith and education has been invaluable in helping to guide my children to grow into the great people they are becoming.
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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $21,365 for elementary schools and $27,758 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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