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Staten Island neighborhoods

16 neighborhoods in Staten Island, each scored on nine family signals. Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow leads for overall family fit (79/100); the safest is Arden Heights-Rossville, the most affordable is Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville and the best-connected is Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills.

The best in Staten Island, by priority

79/100
Best overall for familiesAnnadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow
See the neighborhood: Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-WoodrowSee the full ranking: Families in Staten Island

Collections in Staten Island

Lists picked by a stated rule — each says exactly how we chose. None of them is a ranking.

Schools · 1 in Staten Island

Zoned schools that beat their district while serving high-need students

  • A public zoned school serving some of grades K–8.
  • An Economic Need Index of 60 or more (the city's measure of how many students face economic hardship).
  • Average ELA and math proficiency on the New York State tests at least 10 points above its district's average.
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Neighborhoods · 4 in Staten Island

Family neighborhoods where no single group is a majority

  • A residential neighborhood.
  • No census group makes up 50% or more of residents. The five groups: Hispanic or Latino of any race, and non-Hispanic White, Black, Asian and all others (American Community Survey 2018–2022, table B03002).
  • A share of residents under 18 at or above the median of residential neighborhoods.
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Schools · 18 in Staten Island

Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly

  • No student group makes up 50% or more of enrollment (Asian, Black, Hispanic, White, multiracial and Native American, from the city's school demographics).
  • Family satisfaction on the 2025 NYC School Survey at or above the median of rated schools.
  • At least 30 family responses, so a tiny sample doesn't qualify.
See all 18: Schools where no single group is a majority, and families rate them highly in Staten IslandMethodology→

Every Staten Island neighborhood

All 16 residential neighborhoods in Staten Island, A–Z. Each page carries its own schools, safety and cost-of-living scores, transit, parks, and the family-fit read.

Staten Island, A–Z16

Schools in Staten Island

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neighborhoods are in Staten Island?
We track 16 residential neighborhoods in Staten Island, each with its own schools, safety, transit, parks, and cost of living. Every one is listed on this page.
What is the best neighborhood in Staten Island for families?
Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow ranks highest for overall family fit (79/100), ahead of Great Kills-Eltingville. The best fit depends on your family, so rank Staten Island's neighborhoods by safety, schools, affordability, transit, things to do, or health.
What is the safest neighborhood in Staten Island?
Arden Heights-Rossville scores highest for safety in Staten Island (100/100). The safety score counts NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.

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