At a Glance
A Catholic college-prep community on Staten Island's quiet southern shore
Families seeking an affordable, faith-based all-girls college preparatory experience in a safe, suburban Staten Island neighborhood — and who are comfortable with the Catholic school's traditional values and the need to drive to campus. Works well for students who thrive in structured environments with clear expectations.
- Affordable private school tuition at $6,850 — significantly lower than most NYC private schools
- Bloomberg Business Institute introduces students to finance and business fundamentals
- Pre-Vet Program for students interested in animal science and veterinary careers
- Robotics & Engineering Institute offers hands-on STEM experience
- TACHS exam required for admission, with November 7th deadline
- All-girls environment — a fit only if you're seeking single-sex education
- Mixed parent reviews mention administrative communication challenges and some behavioral concerns
- Very limited public transit access — a car is practically required
- Traditional Catholic framework may feel rigid for families seeking more progressive approaches
- Staten Island's geographic isolation from the rest of NYC means longer commutes to Manhattan activities
A Catholic all-girls college preparatory high school operating under the auspices of the Staten Island Diocese, focused on forming young women in Christian character while preparing them for college-level academics.
As an all-girls Catholic school on Staten Island, the student body comes primarily from familieschoosing faith-based education in this more suburban, residential part of the city. Parent reviews are mixed — some praise dedicated teachers and solid academic programs, while others point to administrative communication gaps and occasional behavioral issues among students.
The school sits in one of Staten Island's quieter, more family-oriented neighborhoods — Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow — where single-family homes and local streets create a suburban feel. The area scores well for safety (87/100) but has very limited public transit options (20/100), meaning driving is essential for most families.
This is a car-dependent area. Families should expect that getting to and from school will require a vehicle — the low transit score reflects Staten Island's reality, where the nearest subway or ferry is a significant drive away.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; some parents praise dedicated teachers and academic programs while others criticize administrative approach and student behavior issues. Niche rating: B+, GreatSchools rating: 3.1/5 from 10 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow.
- What grades does ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL?
- ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL in?
- ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL is in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Staten Island.
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