Very Good
#279 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 28% of private schools
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island
Elementary School
400 CASWELL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#279 of 992
In Staten Island
#5 of 22
public schools
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Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island
Elementary School in Staten Island · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island is a private elementary school in Staten Island, NY. Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 78 students, Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island 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 4.5:1 students to teachers, Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island 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
BetaHow Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island (this school) | 7.0 |
| PS 60 ALICE AUSTEN | 5.0 |
| IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM | 6.2 |
| HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND | 7.4 |
| PS 22 GRANITEVILLE | 4.3 |
| STATEN ISLAND SCHOOL OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP | 5.7 |
| PORT RICHMOND SCHOOL FOR VISIONARY LEARNING | 2.4 |
| PS 30 WESTERLEIGH | 7.6 |
| PS 54 CHARLES W LENG | 8.0 |
| NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 8.0 |
| PS 21 MARGARET EMERY-ELM PARK | 6.6 |
| PS 44 THOMAS C BROWN | 3.4 |
| IS 72 ROCCO LAURIE | 7.3 |
| PS 69 DANIEL D TOMPKINS | 5.5 |
| RICHMOND PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.8 |
| JOHN W LAVELLE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| PS 19 CURTIS SCHOOL (THE) | 3.6 |
| EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.1 |
| PS 29 BARDWELL | 6.5 |
| PS 20 PORT RICHMOND | 2.6 |
| IS 27 ANNING S PRALL | 6.9 |
Showing 20 of 75 schools. View all schools in Staten Island
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
400 CASWELL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 54 CHARLES W LENG (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 30 WESTERLEIGH (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,655
Median Home Value
$665,500
Median Rent
$1,726/mo
Population
93,539
College Educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
41.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island
What grades does Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island serve?
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island?
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island rank in NY?
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island ranks #279 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island's MySchoolScout rating?
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island a private school?
Yes, Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island a religious school?
Jewish Foundation School of Staten Island has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Phone
- (718) 983-6042
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