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

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About the School

St. Patrick School in Bay Shore, NY, serves 531 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1921, this co–ed Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 25 teachers on staff.
Tuition is set at $5,000 per year, positioning the school among the more affordable private K–8 options in the area.
The udent body includes 37.5% students of color, reflecting diversity within the suburban Bay Shore community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 531 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Patrick School
Pre-K	43
Kind	33
1	38
2	37
3	40
4	55
5	75
6	59
7	56
8	95

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Grade 8 is largest with 95 students, well above Grade 5 at 75 and the school’s smallest grade, Kindergarten, at 33.

Year Founded

1921

School Motto

“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me.”

Student Body

Total Students

531 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick School cost?

St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.

What is St. Patrick School's ranking?

St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?

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

School Calendar

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Date

SCHOOL CLOSED - Veteran's Day

November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

SCHOOL CLOSED-Thanksgiving Recess

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas Recess

December 24, 2026 (Thursday)

SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas Recess

December 28, 2026 (Monday)

SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas Recess

December 29, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,759 for elementary schools and $27,758 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).