Smiles Around Us Academy

Smiles Around Us Academy serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of Smiles Around Us Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Smiles Around Us Academy?
The application deadline for Smiles Around Us Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Smiles Around Us Academy located?
Smiles Around Us Academy 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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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