St. Elizabeth School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 360 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,750
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Elizabeth School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Elizabeth School
Pre-K	120
Kind	25
1	20
2	20
3	20
4	25
5	56
6	30
7	30
8	14

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1936

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

360 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,750

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

The mission of St. Elizabeth School is to provide our students with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a Catholic school atmosphere of love, trust and hope.
We strive to mold these students into whole persons, in whom knowledge, habits, attitudes and values are developed side-by-side with academic achievement.
Our programs are continually evolving and specifically targeted to meet the diverse and changing needs of our Washington Heights population.
By reflecting the example of Jesus with all whom we meet, we promote a family-like environment where all members of the school community parents, teachers, administration, clergy and staff take part in the development of the child.

School Motto: Faith, Service, Scholarship

The mission of St. Elizabeth School is to provide our students with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a Catholic school atmosphere of love, trust and hope.
We strive to mold these students into whole persons, in whom knowledge, habits, attitudes and values are developed side-by-side with academic achievement.
Our programs are continually evolving and specifically targeted to meet the diverse and changing needs of our Washington Heights population.
By reflecting the example of Jesus with all whom we meet, we promote a family-like environment where all members of the school community parents, teachers, administration, clergy and staff take part in the development of the child.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Elizabeth School cost?

St. Elizabeth School's tuition is approximately $5,750 for private students.

What schools are St. Elizabeth School often compared to?

St. Elizabeth School is often viewed alongside schools like Incarnation School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Elizabeth School offer?

St. Elizabeth School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Elizabeth School's ranking?

St. Elizabeth School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth School?

The application deadline for St. Elizabeth School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).