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)
- 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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mother Franciska Elementary School is Geller House School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Hill Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
351 Sand Ln
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Academy Of St. Dorothy
(Catholic)
1305 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Fontbonne Hall Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
9901 Shore Road
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-2244
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-2244
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
715 Todt Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7836
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7836
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
134 Howard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-8878
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-8878
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miraj Islamic School
(Islamic)
307 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
351 Sand Ln
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Academy Of St. Dorothy
(Catholic)
1305 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Hill Academy
(Catholic)
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Tuition listed
351 Sand Ln
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 390-0070
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Academy Of St. Dorothy
(Catholic)
1305 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
125 Cromwell Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 351-4343
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 351-4343
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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(732) 521-1101
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1101
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