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Best Richmond County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private elementary schools serving 7,781 students in Richmond County, NY.
The average tuition cost is $10,853, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $22,528.
82% of private elementary schools in Richmond County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 7,781
  • Average Tuition: $10,853
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Richmond County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 7,781
  • Average Tuition: $10,853
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Richmond County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Richmond County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
830 Delafield Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-3090
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Map of Geller House School
Geller House School
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
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Map of Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students
Catholic
100 Jerome Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1195
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Map of Miraj Islamic School
Miraj Islamic School
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
307 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
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Map of Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
All-girls (Catholic)
78 Howard Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-4335
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Map of Our Lady Star Of The Sea
Our Lady Star Of The Sea
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students
African Methodist Episcopal
5411 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-5750
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Map of Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3495 Richmond Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 979-6333
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Map of Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Girls
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Girls
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
All-girls (Jewish)
400 Caswell Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 982-8745
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
301 N Burgher Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-0347
(3)
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Map of St. Charles School
St. Charles School
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
200 Penn Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0200
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Map of St. Clare School
St. Clare School
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students
Catholic
151 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-7091
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Map of St. Joseph Hill Academy
St. Joseph Hill Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students
Catholic
850 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 981-1187
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Map of St. Peter-st Paul Catholic Continuation School
St. Peter-st Paul Catholic Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
300 Richmond Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-1796
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Map of St. Teresa School
St. Teresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 38 students
Catholic
1632 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 448-9650
(3)
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Staten Island Academy Photo
Staten Island Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
715 Todt Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7836
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Map of Academy Of St. Dorothy
Academy Of St. Dorothy
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1305 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-0939
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Map of Chabad Lubavitch Of Staten Island
Chabad Lubavitch Of Staten Island
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
275 Martling Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 679-7541
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Gateway Academy Photo
Gateway Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
(8)
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Map of Jewish Foundation School
Jewish Foundation School
Gr: 1-8 | 96 students
Jewish
835 Forest Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 983-6042
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Map of Jewish Foundation School Of Staten Island
Jewish Foundation School Of Staten Island
Gr: K-8 | 120 students
Jewish
400 Caswell Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 983-6042
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Richmond County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Eden Ii School
Eden Ii School
Gr: Inquire with school | 99 students
Special Education School
150 Granite Ave
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 816-1422
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Eltingville Lutheran School Photo
Eltingville Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
300 Genesee Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 356-7811
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Map of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel-st Benedicta School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel-st Benedicta School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
285 Clove Rd
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 981-5131
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Map of St. Adalbert School
St. Adalbert School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Catholic
355 Morningstar Rd
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 442-2020
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Map of St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Catholic
15 Lisbon Place
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-0902
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Map of St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School
Gr: K-9 | 119 students
Catholic
1128 Olympia Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-4778
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: K-9 | 237 students
Catholic
1124 Bay St
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1842
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Map of St. Paul's School
St. Paul's School
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students
Catholic
129 Clinton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-5774
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Map of St. Rita School
St. Rita School
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
30 Wellbrook Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-2504
(1)
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Map of St. Sylvester School
St. Sylvester School
Gr: K-9 | 152 students
Catholic
884 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-4938
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
28 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearRichmond County Total Schools
202528
202431
202330
202227
202133
202037
201935
201836
201735
201636
201539
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# Students
7,781 Students
341,865 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025278273199
2024275261192
2023284258193
2022300270205
2021282267201
2020265265188
2019277273193
2018275270190
2017279262199
2016284261196
2015279252183
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% Average Students of Color
20%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202520%39%33%
202422%38%32%
202323%39%32%
202224%39%32%
202129%40%31%
202030%39%31%
201923%38%31%
201823%38%30%
201728%39%31%
201627%39%31%
201531%39%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
502 Teachers
34,314 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202516:110:111:1
202416:110:111:1
202316:110:111:1
202217:110:111:1
202118:111:111:1
202017:111:111:1
201917:111:111:1
201817:111:111:1
201718:111:111:1
201618:111:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202588%76%54%
202488%76%54%
202388%75%53%
202288%76%53%
202188%75%53%
202088%74%53%
201987%73%52%
201887%73%52%
201787%73%51%
201687%73%51%
201587%72%50%
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Average Class Size
22 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025221516
2024241515
2023241515
2022241515
2021211515
2020211515
2019201515
2018201515
2017191515
2016191515
2015201615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025101112
20248911
20238910
20228910
20218910
20208910
20198910
20188810
20178910
2016889
2015889
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Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1272

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025109012681236
2024109012631233
2023109012581231
2022109012621232
2021109012611232
2020109012541229
2019109012481230
2018109012311227
2017109012491232
2016150013431292
2015150012971244
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,853
$22,528

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$11,166$22,253$14,043
2024$10,109$21,760$12,357
2023$10,109$21,345$11,693
2022$10,109$19,836$11,199
2021$8,682$19,317$10,824
2020$8,682$18,996$10,496
2019$8,682$18,218$10,300
2018$8,682$18,214$10,056
2017$8,682$16,955$9,712
2016$8,682$14,824$9,307
2015$10,002$14,219$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
39%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202539%32%34%
202439%32%33%
202339%32%33%
202239%33%32%
202139%32%32%
202039%32%31%
201925%31%30%
201825%31%29%
201725%30%29%
201625%29%28%
201544%28%27%
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Average Acceptance Rate
76%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202576%75%81%
202480%80%85%
202380%80%85%
202280%79%85%
202180%79%86%
202080%79%86%
201980%78%85%
201880%77%85%
201780%80%86%
201680%81%85%
201580%82%86%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$40.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.540.580.64
20240.560.580.64
20230.550.610.63
20220.550.610.62
20210.600.610.62
20200.610.600.62
20190.520.590.61
20180.520.590.60
20170.500.600.59
20160.480.600.59
20150.510.600.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
293 Students
14,469 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20223%4%5%
20213%4%5%
20204%4%5%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
598 Students
23,955 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20258%7%9%
20248%7%9%
20238%8%9%
20225%8%8%
20216%8%9%
20207%8%9%
20197%8%8%
20187%8%8%
20177%8%8%
20167%8%8%
20157%8%8%
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# Black Students
209 Students
26,065 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20253%8%8%
20243%7%8%
20233%8%8%
20223%9%7%
20215%9%8%
20205%9%8%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20176%11%7%
20166%11%8%
20157%11%8%
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# White Students
5,065 Students
213,434 Students
% White Students
64%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202564%62%55%
202462%62%55%
202363%59%55%
202265%59%57%
202160%59%57%
202059%60%58%
201967%60%59%
201867%60%59%
201769%60%61%
201671%60%61%
201569%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
420 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,746 Students
62,680 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202521%18%22%
202423%19%22%
202322%20%22%
202217%18%22%
202119%19%20%
202019%18%19%
201915%18%20%
201815%18%20%
201713%17%19%
201611%17%18%
201512%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Richmond County, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Richmond County, NY include Miraj Islamic School, Geller House School, and Holy Rosary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Richmond County?
28 private elementary schools are located in Richmond County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Richmond County?
The average tuition cost is $10,853, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,528.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Richmond County?
Richmond County private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond County?
82% of private elementary schools in Richmond County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private elementary schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?

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