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Mother Franciska Elementary School

235 Major Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305

Tel: (718) 876-0939

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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 (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mother Franciska Elementary School
Kind	7
1	2
2	3
3	6
4	3
6	4
7	3

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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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Application URL

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How much does Mother Franciska Elementary School cost?

Mother Franciska Elementary School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

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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The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $10,853 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).