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St. Patrick Elementary School

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The mission of Saint Patrick (SPS) is to provide for the safety, education and gradual growth and development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.

We desire to meet the needs of the individual child within a Christ centered atmosphere centered on Gospel values.

A child's behaviour and spiritually are developed by the parents who are primary educators and models for their children's behaviour.

Our responsibility is to reaffirm and enhance Christian values taught at home.

The aim of Saint Patrick School is to provide the children with a climate where faith, hope, and love are encouraged, lived and witnessedin their lives.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

463 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The mission of Saint Patrick (SPS) is to provide for the safety, education and gradual growth and development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We desire to meet the needs of the individual child within a Christ centered atmosphere centered on Gospel values. A child's behaviour and spiritually are developed by the parents who are primary educators and models for their children's behaviour. Our responsibility is to reaffirm and enhance Christian values taught at home. The aim of Saint Patrick School is to provide the children with a climate where faith, hope, and love are encouraged, lived and witnessedin their lives.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Elementary School?

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

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

All 3 of my children have attended St. Patrick School, as well as myself and my siblings. I am extremely happy with the quality of education they have received. My oldest now attends St. Anthony's in South Huntington and is excelling in a competitive college preparatory school. The combination of faith and education has been invaluable in helping to guide my children to grow into the great people they are becoming.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 463 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,396 for elementary schools and $26,278 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).