At a Glance
A Century-Old Catholic Elementary Where STREAM Education Meets Faith-Based Values
Families seeking an affordable, faith-based elementary education on Staten Island who want a small, personal school environment and are comfortable with Catholic religious instruction. Ideal for parents who prioritize community feel and values formation over diversity or urban convenience, and who don't mind driving in exchange for a quieter suburban neighborhood setting.
- STREAM curriculum integrating science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math — a modern twist on STEM with explicit Catholic values
- Very affordable private school tuition at $5,975 — significantly below NYC private school averages
- Nearly 100 years old (founded 1922) with established community roots
- Small scale: PK through 5th grade means one coherent community from earliest school years
- Robotics and computer science as dedicated programs — not just add-ons
- Catapult classes offering hands-on, project-based learning
- Limited diversity — student body is predominantly white and economically homogeneous
- Staten Island location requires a car for most families; not accessible by subway
- Rolling admissions means no strict deadline but also no guaranteed seat timing
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction is integrated throughout the day — secular families should consider how this fits
- Very small grade span (PK-5) means no middle school option on campus
This is a neighborhood Catholic elementary school run by the Archdiocese of New York — small, established, and rooted in Catholic values. With just grades PK through 5, it's a tight-knit community where teachers know every student. The school leans into its Catholic identity through daily religious instruction while also investing in STEM-forward programs like robotics and computer science.
Parent reviews consistently mention a caring, engaged community where teachers go above and beyond. Families describe the atmosphere as warm and family-like, with strong relationships between staff, students, and parents. The school draws primarily from the immediate Staten Island neighborhood but serves a broader Catholic community across the North Shore.
Westerleigh-Castleton Corners is a quiet, residential Staten Island neighborhood with single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It's suburban in character — think front yards, driveways, and a slower pace than Manhattan or even other parts of Brooklyn and Queens. The area has a family density score of 43/100, indicating a moderate number of families with children. It's the kind of neighborhood where local schools are neighborhood anchors.
Staten Island is car-dependent by New York standards, and this neighborhood is no exception. Most families will drive to school; there's no subway at the doorstep, and bus service is limited compared to the other boroughs. If you're coming from anywhere beyond walking distance, plan for a commute by car.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews from parents highlight caring teachers, strong community, academic rigor, and happy students; described as 'vibrant faith-filled community'
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners.
- What grades does ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY serve?
- ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY?
- ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY in?
- ST TERESA-ST RITA STREAM ACADEMY is in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Staten Island.
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