Our Lady Of Good Counsel in Staten Island, NY, serves 297 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co–educational city–based program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 with 12 full–time teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
Founded as a Catholic school with affiliation to the Jesuit Secondary Education Association and the Institute for Independent Education, it operates in the Mid Island neighborhood.
The student population includes 8.11% students of color, reflecting part of the diversity within this Staten Island private school.
Our Lady Of Good Counsel is located near other private schools such as Miraj Islamic School and Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, offering families additional private school options in Staten Island.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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 Our Lady Of Good Counsel?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Good Counsel located?
Our Lady Of Good Counsel is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Mid Island.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
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