Staten Island Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 334 students
Yearly Tuition: $21,900
Acceptance rate: 30%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Staten Island Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Staten Island Academy
Pre-K	27
Kind	11
1	20
2	9
3	16
4	14
5	18
6	23
7	23
8	35
9	29
10	30
11	34
12	45

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Year Founded

1884

Campus Size

12 acres

Student Body

Total Students

334 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and skirts uniform and Formal dress with blazer once a week

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,900

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Tuition Notes

Tuition starts at 15800 for part time and three day prekindergarten and increases to 26075 through Grade 11

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Caroline Crane

Admissions Associate

Joan George

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Beginning our second century as a co-educational college preparatory school, Staten Island Academy is committed to providing a child-centered education of superior quality.
Enrolling students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade, our objective is educating the whole child, while fostering intellectual, creative, social and physical development.
Within a collegial campus environment, in small classes, and through extracurricular activities, we encourage our students to participate actively in an educational community that promotes ethical leadership, self-reliance and critical thinking.
Believing in the inherent strengths of a diverse citizenry, we celebrate the cultural differences, individual interests and personal talents of our student body.

School Motto: Students are at the heart of the Staten Island Academy community.
School Mascot: Tiger

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Staten Island Academy cost?

Staten Island Academy's tuition is approximately $21,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Staten Island Academy?

The acceptance rate of Staten Island Academy is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Staten Island Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is Staten Island Academy's ranking?

Staten Island Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Staten Island Academy?

The application deadline for Staten Island Academy is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Staten Island Academy located?

Staten Island Academy is located in the Todt Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

March 22, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break

March 23, 2027 (Tuesday)

Spring Break

March 24, 2027 (Wednesday)

Spring Break

March 25, 2027 (Thursday)

Spring Break

March 29, 2027 (Monday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $10,853 for elementary schools and $13,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Staten Island, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).