At a Glance
A Quietly Distinctive Elementary: An Amish-Affiliated School on Staten Island's East Shore
Families seeking a small, intimate elementary experience with a values-based philosophy that emphasizes community and individual attention. This school is particularly well-suited for parents who want their elementary-age child in a close-knit environment where teachers truly know them, and who are comfortable with the slower, more deliberate approach typical of Amish-influenced education. The high diversity is a real plus for families who value socioeconomic and racial mix. Families should be prepared for Staten Island's car-dependent lifestyle.
- Exceptional 7:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in the city
- Amish-affiliated philosophy emphasizing community and childhood simplicity
- Very high diversity index (0.88) for a religious school
- Intimate PK-5 elementary serving only 105 students total
- Staten Island has limited public transit — commuting will likely require a car
- Amish-affiliated philosophy may differ from more mainstream Christian education
- Very small size means limited extracurricular options compared to larger schools
- At 105 total students, the school is quite small — this is either a plus or minus depending on what your child needs
An Amish-affiliated elementary school with 105 students total and a 7:1 student-teacher ratio — this is small, personal, and intentionally so. The school draws on Amish values of community, simplicity, and respect for the individual child.
The student body is remarkably diverse — 38% multiracial/other, 30% white, 16% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 7% Asian. This diversity index of 0.88 is unusually high for a religiously-affiliated school and suggests the school draws families from across Staten Island's varied neighborhoods.
New Dorp-Midland Beach sits on Staten Island's east shore, a mix of residential streets, modest commercial corridors, and proximity to the beach. It's a quieter, more suburban-feeling corner of the city. The safety score of 71 is moderate, and transit access is limited — this is a car-dependent area of the city.
This is a car-oriented neighborhood. Parents should expect driving to be necessary for most daily activities; the transit score of 51 reflects Staten Island's limited subway and bus network compared to other boroughs.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive: parents praise small class sizes, excellent teaching, advanced curriculum, caring staff who know every child's name, and strong Christian environment. Some concerns noted about diversity and isolated negative experiences. GreatSchools rating 4.3/5 based on 25 reviews.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in New Dorp-Midland Beach.
- What grades does NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serve?
- NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY in?
- NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is in New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island.
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