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#203 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 20% of private schools

Academy of St Joseph

Elementary School

111 WASHINGTON PL, New York, NY 10014

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.6:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.6:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#203 of 992

In New York

#52 of 118

public schools

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About Academy of St Joseph

Academy of St Joseph is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Academy of St Joseph serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Academy of St Joseph has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.3 pts above NY schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 79 students, Academy of St Joseph is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Academy of St Joseph sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Academy of St Joseph is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Academy of St Joseph compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.6:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62% vs 0%

Black 5.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.3% vs 0%

Academy of St Joseph New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Academy of St Joseph (this school)	—	79	6.6:1	7.2
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE	0.2 mi	476	17:1	7.5
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL	0.3 mi	544	12.7:1	7.8
MS 297	0.4 mi	322	10.1:1	5.6
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	0.4 mi	176	4.3:1	3.8
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	839	13.8:1	8.5
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	322	14:1	7.5
NYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES	0.7 mi	549	12.5:1	8.9
BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE	0.7 mi	116	11.6:1	9.0
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNION SQUARE	0.7 mi	1,006	—:1	7.1
QUEST TO LEARN	0.7 mi	439	10.2:1	5.1
PS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)	0.8 mi	739	14.5:1	7.8
MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT	0.8 mi	212	6.1:1	3.8
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	473	9.9:1	6.5
SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	727	11.7:1	6.8
STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE)	1.0 mi	207	7.7:1	5.2
NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL	1.0 mi	224	11.2:1	2.8
INSTITUTE FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION	1.0 mi	479	13.3:1	8.7
PS 226	1.0 mi	282	5.1:1	4.0
PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO	1.0 mi	575	13.7:1	8.1
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	695	9.9:1	7.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

A- 8.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,252.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 54%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.9 / 10

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Enrollment 79

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 62.0%

Two or More 26.6%

Black 5.1%

Hispanic 5.1%

Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

111 WASHINGTON PL, New York, NY 10014

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Academy of St Joseph may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST LUKES SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE (rated 7.5/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE New York	0.2 mi	476	7.5
PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	544	7.8
ST LUKES SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	325	7.8
HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	401	5.5
HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	447	7.0
PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER New York	0.4 mi	176	3.8
MS 297 New York	0.4 mi	322	5.6
ELISABETH IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	261	7.3
VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	314	7.4
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	363	6.1
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	1,010	5.0
CORLEARS SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	79	7.0
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	322	7.5
HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	75	7.6
CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	379	7.8
NYC ISCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	447	8.0
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR NEWCOMERS New York	0.6 mi	455	5.6
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	839	8.5
BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	354	6.6
NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York	0.7 mi	425	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10014 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$167,254

Median Home Value

$1,294,200

Median Rent

$2,998/mo

Population

29,772

College Educated

84.9%

Homeownership

28.6%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

39.4

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HAMZA ACADEMY Valley Stream, NY	79	7.2
LONG ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Great Neck, NY	108	7.2
ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yonkers, NY	50	7.2
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MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II New York, NY	66	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Academy of St Joseph

What grades does Academy of St Joseph serve?

Academy of St Joseph serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Academy of St Joseph?

Academy of St Joseph has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of St Joseph?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of St Joseph is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Academy of St Joseph rank in NY?

Academy of St Joseph ranks #203 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Academy of St Joseph's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of St Joseph has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Academy of St Joseph a private school?

Yes, Academy of St Joseph is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Academy of St Joseph a religious school?

Academy of St Joseph has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 79
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 167 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 243-5420

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