West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill offers a mix of residential housing near Silver Lake Park and the St. George ferry. Hilltop views and affordable homes attract families.
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill offers a mix of residential housing near Silver Lake Park and the St. George ferry. Hilltop views and affordable homes attract families.
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Silver Lake Park's reservoir was part of Staten Island's water supply system from 1917 until 1970 — the 28-acre lake is now a scenic feature of the park.
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West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill keeps things compact on the park front — just two playgrounds serve the area, but they're solid anchors. Austin J. McDonald Playground and Terrace Playground offer the basics for younger kids, though families looking for larger green spaces or waterfront access will need to venture onto the Island proper. The tree canopy along the side streets adds some shade for stroller walks, but don't expect a major park destination here — it's more about what's walkable than what's expansive.
Schools & early education
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill delivers a genuine mix of public and private options. The zoned public schools include P.S. 045 John Tyler and P.S. 35 The Clove Valley School at the elementary level, plus I.S. 027 Anning S. Prall for middle school — solid anchors for families staying in the public system. Private schools add real variety here: Notre Dame Academy runs both elementary and high school campuses on Howard Avenue, while St. Peter's High School for Boys serves older students on Clinton Avenue. That split between 11 public and 6 private options gives families meaningful differentiators, whether they're looking for a parochial track or staying public.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill a good neighborhood for families?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill scores 75/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends safety, schools, parks, cost of living, and community.
- Is West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill safe?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill scores 71/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD complaint data, normalized by population.
- How are the schools in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill has 12 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 80/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- Is West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill affordable?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill scores 85/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill in?
- West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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