At a Glance
A small, intimate nonsectarian school in Staten Island's quiet Todt Hill neighborhood
Families who value extreme class size smallness over diversity, who live on or near Staten Island, and who want a quiet suburban feel with a personal, intimate school community. This works well for families who prioritize one-on-one teacher attention and don't need their child to be in a large, urban school with extensive extracurricular offerings.
- Extremely small class sizes (5.5:1 ratio) — among the lowest in the city
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one combined campus
- Nonsectarian and coed — no religious requirements or single-gender expectations
- Campus setting in a quiet, residential neighborhood
- Strong Asian representation relative to typical Staten Island schools
- The student body is largely white (73%) — less socioeconomic and racial diversity than many private schools
- Commute can be challenging if you don't live on Staten Island — no easy transit options
- Staten Island has a suburban feel that may feel isolated if you're used to city density
- Tuition costs are not disclosed but private school costs are significant
- Very small school means fewer extracurricular options than larger institutions
A small private school serving pre-K through 5th grade with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio — this translates to roughly 5-6 students per teacher, meaning your child will get significant individual attention. The school is nonsectarian and coed, with a combined grade structure that allows younger and older students to interact across age groups.
The student body is predominantly white (73%), with meaningful Asian representation (12%) and smaller percentages of multiracial, Black, and Hispanic students. The diversity index of 0.57 is moderate — more diverse than many Staten Island neighborhoods but less so than Brooklyn or Manhattan private schools. Families here tend to come from similar socioeconomic backgrounds, which creates a tight community but less socioeconomic diversity.
The Todt Hill-Emerson Hill area is one of Staten Island's most suburban-feeling neighborhoods — hilly, residential, and tree-lined with single-family homes. Family density is relatively low at 31 families per 100 residents, reflecting a sleepy, residential character. This is not a walkable urban neighborhood; getting around means driving.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. There are no subway lines nearby, and the school isn't within easy walking distance of retail corridors. If you're coming from elsewhere in Staten Island or from Brooklyn via the ferry, plan for a commute. The campus has parking, but expect to drive for almost everything — groceries, after-school activities, playdates.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - many praise the nurturing environment, excellent teachers, and rigorous academics, while some criticize high tuition, limited class offerings, and concerns about administration responsiveness
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights.
- What grades does STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY serve?
- STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY?
- STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY in?
- STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY is in Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, Staten Island.
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