At a Glance
A Staten Island Catholic Elementary School Where Faith Meets Academic Rigor and Patriotism
Families seeking an affordable Catholic elementary education on Staten Island who value faith formation, civic values, and a diverse student body — and who have transportation flexibility. Particularly well-suited for families who want their children to learn in an inclusive environment that welcomes students with varying academic needs.
- Animal Studies Program — a distinctive offering that engages students in hands-on learning about wildlife and animal care
- Catholic faith formation integrated with academic curriculum
- Civic activities promoting patriotism and community service
- Explicitly inclusive of students across all learning levels
- Relatively affordable private school tuition at $5,700 annually
- High diversity index reflecting a broad mix of backgrounds
- Student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1 is higher than many private elementary schools, meaning less individualized attention per student
- Mixed parent reviews with a 3/5 rating on Niche based on limited feedback (8 reviews)
- Staten Island location requires personal vehicle for most families — not easily accessible by subway
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction is central to the curriculum, which may not suit all families
- Smaller enrollment (195 students) means a tight-knit community but potentially fewer extracurricular options than larger schools
This is a Roman Catholic elementary school named after Father Vincent Capodanno, a military chaplain who received the Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam. The school emphasizes Catholic values alongside academic achievement and patriotic civic engagement.
With 195 students across pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, this is a modest-sized elementary community. The diversity index of 0.817 indicates a notably diverse student body, with White students comprising 53.8%, followed by equal representation of Black and Hispanic students at 14.4% each, Asian students at 9.7%, and multiracial students at 7.7%.
The school sits in the Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills area of Staten Island, a neighborhood with a family density rating of 34 out of 100. This is a residential area in southeastern Staten Island, characterized by single-family homes and proximity to local parks and beaches.
As with most of Staten Island, this neighborhood is primarily car-dependent. Families should expect driving to be the primary mode of transportation for school commutes and errands.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews with 3/5 rating on Niche from 8 reviews; one negative review cited
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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