Below Average

#919 of 992 private schools in NY

Our Lady of Good Counsel

Elementary School

42 AUSTIN PL, Staten Island, NY 10304

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

22.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

22.4:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#919 of 992

In Staten Island

#20 of 22

public schools

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About Our Lady of Good Counsel

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a private elementary school in Staten Island, NY. Our Lady of Good Counsel serves approximately 276 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Good Counsel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.2 pts below NY schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Good Counsel runs 22.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

This School

12.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

276

This School

592

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.6% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Asian 0.4% vs 0%

Our Lady of Good Counsel Staten Island Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Good Counsel (this school)	—	276	22.4:1	4.7
PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE)	0.4 mi	357	11.2:1	7.8
PS 74 FUTURE LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	252	10.1:1	6.3
IS 61 WILLIAM A MORRIS	0.6 mi	926	11.3:1	5.2
PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL	0.7 mi	376	11.8:1	4.7
FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	181	10.6:1	2.8
PS 78	0.7 mi	480	11.2:1	6.0
PS 31 WILLIAM T DAVIS	0.7 mi	336	10.2:1	2.7
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE)	0.8 mi	290	6.4:1	5.7
IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS	0.8 mi	392	7.5:1	4.6
PS 373	0.8 mi	657	5.3:1	5.3
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND	0.9 mi	127	14.1:1	7.3
WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE)	0.9 mi	89	5.9:1	6.6
HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE)	1.1 mi	267	8.9:1	7.6
PS 45 JOHN TYLER	1.1 mi	754	14:1	6.0
PS 57 HUBERT H HUMPHREY	1.4 mi	431	11.6:1	4.6
PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE)	1.4 mi	394	15.8:1	8.5
PS 13 M L LINDEMEYER	1.5 mi	775	12.9:1	5.8
PS 18 JOHN G WHITTIER	1.7 mi	340	11:1	3.6
IS 27 ANNING S PRALL	1.7 mi	869	11.4:1	6.9
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)	1.8 mi	1,429	13.4:1	5.4

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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

C- 1.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 22.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 25%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 276

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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 86.2%

Two or More 6.2%

Hispanic 3.6%

Pacific Islander 2.5%

Black 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

42 AUSTIN PL, Staten Island, NY 10304

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Good Counsel may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	0.3 mi	402	5.1
PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE) Staten Island	0.4 mi	357	7.8
EDEN II SCHOOL Staten Island	0.5 mi	99	7.2
EDEN II SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN Staten Island	0.5 mi	100	8.2
PS 74 FUTURE LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island	0.6 mi	252	6.3
PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL Staten Island	0.7 mi	376	4.7
FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island	0.7 mi	181	2.8
PS 31 WILLIAM T DAVIS Staten Island	0.7 mi	336	2.7
PS 78 Staten Island	0.7 mi	480	6.0
IS 61 WILLIAM A MORRIS Staten Island	0.6 mi	926	5.2
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE) Staten Island	0.8 mi	290	5.7
IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS Staten Island	0.8 mi	392	4.6
WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) Staten Island	0.9 mi	89	6.6
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island	0.9 mi	127	7.3
RALPH R MCKEE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	0.9 mi	701	6.8
PS 373 Staten Island	0.8 mi	657	5.3
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	1.0 mi	2,256	7.4
ST PETERS BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	0.9 mi	447	4.9
HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island	1.1 mi	267	7.6
CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	1.4 mi	165	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,506

Median Home Value

$659,900

Median Rent

$1,516/mo

Population

45,843

College Educated

31.4%

Homeownership

49.4%

Avg Commute

42.8 min

Poverty Rate

17.8%

Median Age

39.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Good Counsel

What grades does Our Lady of Good Counsel serve?

Our Lady of Good Counsel serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Good Counsel?

Our Lady of Good Counsel has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Good Counsel?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Good Counsel is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Good Counsel rank in NY?

Our Lady of Good Counsel ranks #919 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Our Lady of Good Counsel's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Good Counsel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Good Counsel a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel a religious school?

Our Lady of Good Counsel has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 70 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 35 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 276
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Richmond County
Phone: (718) 447-7260

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