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Westerleigh-Castleton Corners offers quiet residential streets, Clove Lakes Park, and a strong community identity. One of the island's most established neighborhoods.
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners offers quiet residential streets, Clove Lakes Park, and a strong community identity. One of the island's most established neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Clove Lakes Park in Westerleigh was carved by a glacial stream during the last Ice Age — the three connected lakes follow the path of the ancient waterway.
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Housing cost
$422 / sq ft
Commute
Weekday mornings · leaving 7:30–9:00
- FromWesterleigh-Castleton Corners
- ToNear Bryant Park
Family scores
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Trade-offs
Stands out
- Affordability98/100
Lower costs than most
- Safety95/100
Fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident
- Air & Child Health92/100
Cleaner air and better child-health measures
To weigh
- Transit8/100
Longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers
Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods.
What these scores don't measure: how a block feels on foot, what's changing on it, and whether a particular school suits your child. Walk it at school drop-off time, and check the zoned school for the exact address before you sign a lease.
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Analyze for My FamilySchools & early education
Schools10 schools
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners offers a solid mix of public and private options, with zoned elementary schools anchoring the east side around Victory Boulevard — P.S. 029 Bardwell and P.S. 030 Westerleigh serve the youngest learners, while I.S. 051 Edwin Markham covers middle school. The private side leans heavily Jewish education, with several schools clustered around Caswell Avenue and Manor Road. Governance is genuinely split here, giving families real choices between public zoned and private alternatives without having to travel far.
Browse all early-ed in this neighborhoodLiving here
Parks & Playgrounds3 places
Parks here are modest but solid — you've got Clove Lakes Park Plgd, a reliable spot with decent equipment, and Markham Playground nearby. That's really it for the neighborhood itself, two playgrounds serving the area. The tradeoff is you're not drowning in options, but Staten Island's bigger green spaces aren't far if you want more elbow room. What exists is well-used and dependable.
Nearest large park: Freshkills Park (North) · ~59 min walk (2.3 mi)
Transportation113 stops
Getting around here means the bus is your lifeline — there's no subway, so you're on the S53, S54 and S57 lines running along Forest Avenue and Clove Road. The stop at Forest Ave/Clove Rd gets you to the S53, while Jewett Ave/Forest Ave is a key junction for the S54. For a neighborhood with no rail, there's a decent network, but expect the trek to Manhattan to be a 60-plus minute proposition — the lack of a subway is the trade-off for all that quiet, tree-lined charm.
Restaurants96 places
Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard anchor a deep bench of independently run spots that make this corner of Staten Island surprisingly diverse for eating out. You'll find Vietnamese, Peruvian, Greek, and Korean alongside Italian pork stores and old-school diners — no chains to speak of, just a tightly packed mix of immigrant-run kitchens. It's casual, family-friendly fare without pretension: solid pizza, reliable Chinese, a couple of great bagel shops, and ice cream parlors that have been around for decades.
Groceries5 places
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners holds its own for groceries — you've got a Stop & Shop on Forest Avenue for the big weekly shop, a Met Food on Victory for staples, and a handful of neighborhood mainstays like Beyar's Market and Italo AS for fresher, more specialty items. Big Time Fruit & Vegetable Market adds another option for produce. It's a thin but workable bench for a neighborhood this size, and yes, you'll want a car to load up the trunk.
Coffee Shops15 places
There's a solid mix along Forest Avenue and Victory Boulevard — Starbucks has two locations here, plus a Dunkin' for quick stops, but the independents give the stretch its character. A handful of cafes, a few boba spots, and some counter-service options round out a scene that's more neighborhood hangout than specialty coffee destination. It's practical for the morning run, and you won't lack for an afternoon laptop spot.
Things to Do20 places
For families here, the activity scene leans heavily into swim and dance — there's a deep bench of local pools and dance studios keeping kids moving throughout the week. Sports programs and a Hebrew school round out the mix, with a couple of nature spots like Clove Lake for outdoor time. It's not a massive scene, but what's here runs strong in those two categories, and parents report decent options within those lanes.
Daycare & informal care
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners runs a deep bench of Pre-K options, though every single one leans religious or parochial — there's no secular private daycare here, and the city-run programs are folded into public schools. That's fine if a faith-based early start fits your lane, but if not, the pickings are thin. Morning drop-off means threading around Victory Boulevard and the side streets off Manor Road, so factor that into your routine.
Family Resources3 places
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners has a lean but solid anchor in the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library on Victory Boulevard — a real neighborhood asset for anyone needing a quiet space or computer access. Clove's Tail running along Little Clove Road offers a bit of green respite, and Markham Playground brings a basic play structure at Houston Street. It's a thin bench — you won't find a full community center — but what's here works for families who just need a couple of reliable, low-key spots to land.
Healthcare14 places
For healthcare, Richmond Kidney Center anchors the picture on Victory Boulevard — a solid base, though families should know it's a specialized facility. Pediatric care runs thin with just a handful of private practices scattered across Todt Hill and Forest Ave — nothing in the immediate neighborhood core, so expect a short drive for well-child visits. There's a single urgent care option on the north end, which fills a gap but gets busy. On the bright side, dentists are well-represented with a decent bench of options across general and specialty care.
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Best schools in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners
Schools in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners
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Early education in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners
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- Castleton Hill Moravian Preschool
- CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA STATEN ISLAND
- CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA-SI
- EDEN II - MANOR ROAD
- J & J Academy
- JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- P.S. 029 Bardwell
- P.S. 030 Westerleigh
- RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS
- Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
- Saint John's Ev Preschool
- ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
- ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY
- St. Teresa of The Infant Jesus
- THE RICHMOND PRE-K CENTER AT 2530 VICTORY BOULEVARD
- UNITED BRETHRENS CHURCH ON STATEN ISLAND DBA CASTLETON HILL MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Westerleigh-Castleton Corners a good neighborhood for families?
- Westerleigh-Castleton Corners scores 73/100 for families on Motley — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. The Family Fit score blends six parts: how many families live there, schools, affordability, weekday-morning transit time to job centers, safety, and air quality and child health.
- What are the pros and cons of Westerleigh-Castleton Corners for families?
- For families, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners stands out for lower costs than most; fewer reported crimes, traffic injuries and serious housing violations per resident; and cleaner air and better child-health measures. What to weigh: longer weekday-morning trips to the city's main job centers. Each score compares it with NYC's other residential neighborhoods. They don't measure how a block feels on foot or whether a particular school suits your child, so walk it before you decide.
- Is Westerleigh-Castleton Corners safe?
- Westerleigh-Castleton Corners scores 95/100 on safety — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods. We build the score from NYPD crime complaints, pedestrian and cyclist injuries, and serious (Class C) housing violations, each counted per 1,000 residents.
- How are the schools in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners?
- Westerleigh-Castleton Corners has 10 schools mapped inside its boundary and scores 78/100 for schools — ahead of most NYC neighborhoods.
- How do middle and high school admissions work from Westerleigh-Castleton Corners?
- Middle school: families in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners apply in 5th grade through the citywide middle school application. District 31's 28 middle school programs admit by method: 13 zoned, 7 unscreened, 6 screened and 2 charter lottery. High school: one citywide application in 8th grade lets a family rank programs anywhere in the city, and the eight specialized high schools admit on the SHSAT alone.
- Is Westerleigh-Castleton Corners affordable?
- Westerleigh-Castleton Corners scores 98/100 for affordability on Motley — more affordable than most NYC neighborhoods.
- Which borough is Westerleigh-Castleton Corners in?
- Westerleigh-Castleton Corners is a neighborhood in Staten Island, New York City.
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