At a Glance
A universal pre-K school in a transit-accessible Staten Island neighborhood where families are rebuilding
Families seeking universal pre-K slots in the Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills area, particularly those who value transit access and are comfortable with the tradeoffs of a neighborhood with below-average safety scores. Parents who prefer a small, early-childhood-focused setting may find this fits their needs.
- Universal pre-K admissions — open to all neighborhood families
- Early childhood focus with 3K, EL, and PK programs
- Located in a stable, transit-accessible Staten Island community
- Smaller scale program suited to young children's developmental needs
- Very limited survey data makes it difficult to assess teacher and family satisfaction
- Neighborhood safety scores are below average — families should visit to form their own impression
- Fewer households with children in the neighborhood may mean smaller peer networks for pre-K families
- As a standalone early childhood center, there is no K-12 continuation pathway described
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
Foch operates as a pre-K/3K center in Staten Island's District 31, which serves the entire borough. Without test score data, direct comparisons to other schools are limited. The school's value lies in providing universal early childhood access in a neighborhood where such options may be fewer than in more family-dense parts of the city.
As a pre-K and 3K school, Foch does not have state test scores to report. The early childhood curriculum focuses on developmental readiness, social-emotional learning, and school readiness skills rather than proficiency metrics.
Survey data is extremely limited with only 3 teacher responses, making comprehensive climate assessment difficult. What exists suggests basic operational functioning, but parents should note that robust feedback mechanisms may still be developing. As an early childhood center, the school prioritizes warm, nurturing environments for very young learners.
The neighborhood has a moderate diversity profile with 27.5% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. About 12% of households have children, which is relatively low — this is an older, more established community where many families have already raised children. Homeownership is 34%, meaning a mix of owners and renters in the area.
Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills sits on Staten Island's North Shore, an area with below-average safety scores (37.93) and elevated crime density. However, transit access is strong (71.65) and the neighborhood shows stability (71.65). Families should know that the area has ongoing community revitalization efforts and local organizations working on neighborhood improvement. The median home value of $628K reflects Staten Island's housing market.
The neighborhood is car-friendly but also has bus connections. Families walking with young children should be aware of traffic patterns — collision rates are elevated. The Staten Island Railway provides rail access for families traveling from further reaches of the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Foch a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Foch yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills.
- What grades does Foch serve?
- Foch serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Foch?
- Foch admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Foch public, charter, or private?
- Foch is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Foch in?
- Foch is in Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Staten Island.
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