At a Glance
Catholic elementary school on Staten Island built around faith, sacraments, and parish community
Best suited for
Catholic families in southern Staten Island who want a faith-centered Pre-K through 5th grade education at a relatively modest price, especially those who live near the Staten Island Railway and would value a stress-free commute.
What stands out
- Roman Catholic identity with explicit preparation for the sacraments
- Pre-K through 5th grade on one campus, with an on-site Pre-K program
- Star Care before- and after-school program supporting working families
- Athletics and after-school clubs including a Chess Club
- Huguenot SIR station about a 2-minute walk away — rare transit convenience for a private school
- Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline
Things to consider
- Mixed parent reviews — academic rigor and community are praised, but bullying handling and teacher consistency have drawn criticism
- Catholic identity means the school will only suit families comfortable with faith formation and sacramental preparation
- Tuition of $3,600–$7,200 is below most NYC private schools but still a meaningful annual expense
- Rolling admissions mean seats can fill at any point, so families shouldn't wait to apply
Identity
A parish-based Catholic elementary school with Pre-K through 5th grade on one campus, anchored in the religious and community life of a Staten Island parish.
Community
Parents describe a tight, parish-connected community where teachers are generally seen as caring and academics feel challenging — reflected in parent-review ratings of 4.17/5 and 3.7/5. Several reviewers flag inconsistent classroom experiences and concerns about how bullying is handled.
Neighborhood
The school sits in the Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow area of Staten Island — a middle-income residential pocket where median household income is around $118,500, the poverty rate is low, and roughly 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huguenot station on the Staten Island Railway is roughly a 2-minute walk from the building, an unusually easy commute for any private school. Prince's Bay and Annadale stations are also reachable on foot.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise challenging academics, caring teachers, and strong community feeling, though some note bullying concerns and variability in teacher quality. Rated 4.17 and 3.7 out of 5 in parent reviews.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow.
- What grades does OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL serve?
- OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL?
- OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL in?
- OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL is in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Staten Island.