Mother Franciska Elementary School

235 Major Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Mother Franciska Elementary School in Staten Island, NY, serves 28 students in grades K through 8 within a city–based, nonsectarian special education program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with five teachers supporting individualized instruction.
  • Founded in 1985, the school operates in the Arrochar neighborhood and offers co–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 (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Kind has the most students with 7, more than any other grade at Mother Franciska Elementary School.
Year Founded
1985
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Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $8,281 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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