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#468 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 47% of private schools

St Elizabeth School

Elementary School

612 W 187TH ST, New York, NY 10033

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

220

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

220

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#468 of 992

In New York

#91 of 118

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About St Elizabeth School

St Elizabeth School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. St Elizabeth School serves approximately 220 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Elizabeth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.4 pts above NY schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Elizabeth School 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.

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How St Elizabeth School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

220

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 78.2% vs 0%

White 7.7% vs 0%

Black 6.4% vs 0%

Asian 1.4% vs 0%

St Elizabeth School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Elizabeth School (this school)	—	220	12.2:1	6.3
PS 48 PO MICHAEL J BUCZEK	0.1 mi	372	7.9:1	4.9
PS 189	0.2 mi	439	11.9:1	5.3
DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.2 mi	434	13.6:1	8.1
PS 132 JUAN PABLO DUARTE	0.2 mi	173	7.9:1	6.0
IS 528 BEA FULLER RODGERS SCHOOL	0.2 mi	233	11.7:1	6.5
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL	0.3 mi	966	12.9:1	6.0
JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT	0.3 mi	180	9:1	4.9
PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS	0.3 mi	766	13.4:1	8.2
EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL (THE)	0.4 mi	1,100	13.4:1	7.9
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS	0.4 mi	541	—:1	5.9
SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	566	18.3:1	7.3
PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL	0.5 mi	245	7.7:1	7.9
PS 115 ALEXANDER HUMBOLDT	0.5 mi	352	10.4:1	6.3
PS 152 DYCKMAN VALLEY	0.5 mi	466	14.1:1	3.4
MIDDLE SCHOOL 322	0.5 mi	224	9.7:1	5.1
CITY COLLEGE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS	0.5 mi	558	11.4:1	4.9
PS 5 ELLEN LURIE	0.6 mi	385	11.7:1	4.1
PS 173	0.7 mi	566	14.2:1	7.4
CASTLE BRIDGE SCHOOL	0.9 mi	202	11.2:1	5.7
PS 128 AUDUBON	0.9 mi	444	12.7:1	5.5

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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

B- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 220

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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)

Hispanic 78.2%

White 7.7%

Black 6.4%

Two or More 6.4%

Asian 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

612 W 187TH ST, New York, NY 10033

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Elizabeth School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL New York	0.0 mi	196	6.3
PS 48 PO MICHAEL J BUCZEK New York	0.1 mi	372	4.9
YESHIVA RABBI SAMSON RAPHAEL HIRSCH New York	0.2 mi	274	7.0
PS 132 JUAN PABLO DUARTE New York	0.2 mi	173	6.0
DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	434	8.1
PS 189 New York	0.2 mi	439	5.3
IS 528 BEA FULLER RODGERS SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	233	6.5
JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT New York	0.3 mi	180	4.9
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	966	6.0
COLLEGE ACADEMY (THE) New York	0.3 mi	375	6.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS New York	0.3 mi	348	5.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW & PUBLIC SERVICE New York	0.3 mi	426	5.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH CAREERS & SCIENCES New York	0.3 mi	433	6.2
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS New York	0.4 mi	541	5.9
PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS New York	0.3 mi	766	8.2
SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	566	7.3
EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.4 mi	1,100	7.9
PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	245	7.9
PS 115 ALEXANDER HUMBOLDT New York	0.5 mi	352	6.3
PS 152 DYCKMAN VALLEY New York	0.5 mi	466	3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,585

Median Home Value

$709,100

Median Rent

$1,742/mo

Population

53,611

College Educated

41.3%

Homeownership

15.4%

Avg Commute

41.3 min

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Age

37.7

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ACADEMY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bayport, NY	308	6.3
CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slaterville Springs, NY	270	6.3
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Bronx, NY	167	6.3
COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL Freeport, NY	171	6.3
COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster, NY	291	6.3
DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ozone Park, NY	194	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth School

What grades does St Elizabeth School serve?

St Elizabeth School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth School?

St Elizabeth School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Elizabeth School rank in NY?

St Elizabeth School ranks #468 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Elizabeth School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth School 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 St Elizabeth School a religious school?

St Elizabeth School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 73 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 220
Gender Split: 68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 568-7291

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