At St Clare School, we provides them with the finest Catholic Education available, thereby enabling you to give your child Christ-centered foundation upon which to build the rest of their lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,447
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Clare School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
622 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
- At St Clare School, we provides them with the finest Catholic Education available, thereby enabling you to give your child Christ-centered foundation upon which to build the rest of their lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Clare School cost?
St. Clare School's tuition is approximately $6,447 for private students.
What is St. Clare School's ranking?
St. Clare School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Clare School?
The application deadline for St. Clare School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Clare School located?
St. Clare School is located in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Clare School is Msgr Farrell High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oakdale Academy - Oakdale (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oakdale Academy - Oakdale
Daycare / Preschool
366 Oakdale Street
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 948-4220
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 948-4220
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Msgr Farrell High School
All-boys (Catholic)
2900 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-2900
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-2900
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition listed
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys
All-boys (Jewish)
3495 Richmond Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 979-6333
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 979-6333
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
5150 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-6500
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-6500
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 student Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
200 Penn Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0200
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0200
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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