The Skill Building Center

The Skill Building Center's philosophy is simple, give children an environment in which they can succeed, and they will.
We teach children how to learn. We teach them to recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and to use strategies to overcome their difficulties.
They learn to succeed academically and socially, and they become confident, both in school and in life.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Skill Building Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Skill Building Center?
The application deadline for The Skill Building Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York is $22,361 for elementary schools and $26,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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