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#419 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 42% of private schools
Smiles Around Us Academy
Elementary School
351 SAND LN, Staten Island, NY 10305
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#419 of 992
In Staten Island
#8 of 22
public schools
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Smiles Around Us Academy
Elementary School in Staten Island · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Smiles Around Us Academy
Smiles Around Us Academy is a private elementary school in Staten Island, NY. Smiles Around Us Academy serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Smiles Around Us Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Smiles Around Us Academy 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 3.9:1 students to teachers, Smiles Around Us Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Smiles Around Us Academy 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 Smiles Around Us Academy compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Smiles Around Us Academy (this school) | 6.5 |
| PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR | 5.9 |
| PS 46 ALBERT V MANISCALCO | 3.7 |
| SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | — |
| PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON | 8.0 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.4 |
| NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.6 |
| PS 13 M L LINDEMEYER | 5.8 |
| PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX | 6.9 |
| PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| PS 57 HUBERT H HUMPHREY | 4.6 |
| IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT | 7.0 |
| PS 38 GEORGE CROMWELL | 4.5 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND | 7.3 |
| WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) | 6.6 |
| IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS | 4.6 |
| EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE) | 5.7 |
| PS 78 | 6.0 |
| PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE) | 8.5 |
| MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) | 5.4 |
| BRIDGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 1.7 |
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
351 SAND LN, Staten Island, NY 10305
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Smiles Around Us Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR Staten Island | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| MOTHER FRANCISKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| GELLER HOUSE SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.7 mi | — |
| PS 46 ALBERT V MANISCALCO Staten Island | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Staten Island | 0.9 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF ST DOROTHY Staten Island | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 13 M L LINDEMEYER Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON Staten Island | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 57 HUBERT H HUMPHREY Staten Island | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 9.6 |
| PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| ST ANN SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS Staten Island | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) Staten Island | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10305 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,294
Median Home Value
$627,200
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
Population
41,714
College Educated
31.9%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
43.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
44.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smiles Around Us Academy
What grades does Smiles Around Us Academy serve?
Smiles Around Us Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Smiles Around Us Academy?
Smiles Around Us Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiles Around Us Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiles Around Us Academy is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Smiles Around Us Academy rank in NY?
Smiles Around Us Academy ranks #419 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Smiles Around Us Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Smiles Around Us Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Smiles Around Us Academy a private school?
Yes, Smiles Around Us Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Smiles Around Us Academy a religious school?
No, Smiles Around Us Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Phone
- (718) 390-0070
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