At a Glance
A Small, Values-Driven Catholic Community on Staten Island
Families seeking a small, faith-based Catholic education on Staten Island who value personal attention and a traditional approach. It's a strong fit for families already connected to the Catholic community, those prioritizing a suburban feel over urban energy, and students who thrive in intimate settings where they're known by name. Families should be prepared for the commute if living elsewhere in the city and comfortable with a less diverse environment.
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio — genuinely small and personal
- Roman Catholic identity with daily life integrated around faith values
- Entire high school under one roof (grades 9-12) — older students mentor younger ones
- Coed environment unlike some single-sex Catholic schools in the borough
- Suburban Staten Island setting offers a different lifestyle than urban private alternatives
- Located in Staten Island — commute from other boroughs can be significant
- Less diverse student body than many NYC private schools
- Religious affiliation isn't optional — families should be comfortable with Catholic values and practices
- Smaller enrollment means fewer course options and extracurriculars than larger schools
- Staten Island has fewer private school options, so comparison shopping means looking at Catholic and some secular schools across the borough
Moore Catholic is a Roman Catholic coed high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 422 students. The 15:1 student-teacher ratio reflects a deliberate commitment to personal attention — this is a school where teachers can work individually with students rather than managing large classrooms.
With 70% of students identifying as White, 17% Hispanic, and smaller populations of Black (9%) and Asian (3%) students, Moore Catholic is less diverse than many NYC private schools. The diversity index of 0.53 places it in the moderate range. That said, the small student body means every individual contributes to the community's texture — there's no anonymity here.
The school is located in the New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis area of Staten Island — a predominantly residential, family-oriented section of the borough. The family density of 27 per 100 residents suggests a quieter, suburban neighborhood feel rather than an urban environment. Students here will experience a different pace of life than their peers in Manhattan or Brooklyn — more space, more cars, and a stronger sense of neighborhood identity.
Staten Island is the least walkable of NYC's boroughs, and this neighborhood is no exception. Most students will need transportation — a car ride, school bus, or the Staten Island Railway. Families should factor commute time into their decision, especially if older children will be traveling independently.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on Niche (4/5 rating); positive mentions of family atmosphere, community service opportunities, and college prep; some negative feedback about teacher quality and education
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis.
- What grades does MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL?
- MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in?
- MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Staten Island.
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