St. Patrick School

St. Patrick School in Bay Shore, NY, serves 531 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1921, this co–ed Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 25 teachers on staff.
Tuition is set at $5,000 per year, positioning the school among the more affordable private K–8 options in the area.
The udent body includes 37.5% students of color, reflecting diversity within the suburban Bay Shore community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1921

Student Body

Total Students
531 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me.”
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick School cost?
St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the St. Patrick School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day for Hot Lunch & Aftercare
June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed
June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 23, 2026 (Tuesday)
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-Grades 1st -8th
September 03, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed - Labor Day
September 07, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,396 for elementary schools and $26,278 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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