At a Glance
A Catholic Elementary Community on Staten Island with Traditional Values
Families seeking a Catholic elementary school with a traditional values approach, particularly those living in or near Staten Island who want a faith-based education without the intensity of more competitive private schools. Best fit for families who prioritize religious identity and are comfortable with a less diverse community.
- Roman Catholic identity with daily religious instruction
- Moderate class sizes (13:1 ratio) allowing for individualized attention
- Sisters of St. Joseph congregation provides consistent institutional identity
- Grades PK-5 in one building provides continuity for families
- Suburban campus feel on Staten Island
- Tuition costs for private Catholic education — confirm current rates
- Less diverse student body than many NYC private schools
- Staten Island location requires a car and means longer commutes from other boroughs
- Religious instruction is core to the experience — families should be comfortable with Catholic values education
St. Joseph Hill Academy is a Roman Catholic elementary school operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The school integrates faith formation with academic instruction, emphasizing service, community, and traditional Catholic values.
The student body is predominantly white (78%), with modest Hispanic (8%) and Asian (8%) representation. This is a less diverse student population compared to many NYC private schools, which reflects both the school's Catholic identity and its Staten Island location.
St. Joseph Hill Academy sits in a residential area of Staten Island characterized by single-family homes and quiet streets. This is suburban New York — families here typically drive rather than take public transit, and the area has a small-town feel despite being part of the city.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Most families will need to drive to school, and commutes from other boroughs will be significant.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; Niche rating 4.1/10 from 110 reviews, GreatSchools 4.33/5. Parents note outstanding curriculum, children are challenged and expertly educated, discipline is taught throughout grades, religious education integrated into daily life. Some concerns about food quality.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 12 in Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills.
- What grades does ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL serve?
- ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 12.
- How do students get into ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL?
- ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL in?
- ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY ELEM SCHOOL is in Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, Staten Island.
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