Founded on the Franciscan principle, “Capture the heart and the mind will follow,” this Roman Catholic college preparatory school encourages young men and women to nurture their moral, intellectual, aesthetic and physical faculties in an atmosphere of faith, respect and encouragement.
The basic curriculum at Saint Anthony's includes required courses in Theology, English, Social Studies and Physical Education (4 years); Mathematics, Science, French or Spanish (3 years); Health, Art, Music or Drama (1 year).
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to students who qualify, with electives in all disciplines.
Even before New York State required it, all students were called upon to receive a Regents diploma.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,305 students
- Acceptance rate: 33%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Anthony's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1933
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
2,305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$34,200 – $47,900
Acceptance Rate
33%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Friar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Anthony's High School often compared to?
St. Anthony's High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Anthony's High School?
The acceptance rate of St. Anthony's High School is 33%, which is lower than the national average of 74%. St. Anthony's High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is St. Anthony's High School's ranking?
St. Anthony's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony's High School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony's High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Anthony's High School is The Whole Child Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1170 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-8000
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-8000
9.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 student Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 28 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
98 Cherry Ln
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 433-2900
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 433-2900
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 677 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
131 Brookville Road
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 626-1736
Glen Head, NY 11545
(516) 626-1736
8.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 292-0200
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 292-0200
11.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 2,512 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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