Below Average
#896 of 992 private schools in NY
St Joseph Hill Academy
Elementary School
850 HYLAN BLVD, Staten Island, NY 10305
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#896 of 992
In Staten Island
#19 of 22
public schools
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St Joseph Hill 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 St Joseph Hill Academy
St Joseph Hill Academy is a private elementary school in Staten Island, NY. St Joseph Hill Academy serves approximately 525 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph Hill 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 St Joseph Hill Academy compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Hill Academy (this school) | 4.9 |
| PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR | 5.9 |
| PS 46 ALBERT V MANISCALCO | 3.7 |
| PS 13 M L LINDEMEYER | 5.8 |
| PS 57 HUBERT H HUMPHREY | 4.6 |
| NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.6 |
| PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX | 6.9 |
| SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | — |
| PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON | 8.0 |
| 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 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| PS 78 | 6.0 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.4 |
| PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE) | 8.5 |
| MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) | 5.4 |
| BRIDGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | 1.7 |
| IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT | 7.0 |
| PS 38 GEORGE CROMWELL | 4.5 |
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
850 HYLAN BLVD, Staten Island, NY 10305
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Hill Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| MOTHER FRANCISKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR Staten Island | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| GELLER HOUSE SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.2 mi | — |
| HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| SMILES AROUND US ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 46 ALBERT V MANISCALCO Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| PS 13 M L LINDEMEYER Staten Island | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| ACADEMY OF ST DOROTHY Staten Island | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 57 HUBERT H HUMPHREY Staten Island | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Staten Island | 1.3 mi | — |
| CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| NAPLES STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.1 mi | 9.6 |
| PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX Staten Island | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE) Staten Island | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 78 Staten Island | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 52 JOHN C THOMPSON Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
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 St Joseph Hill Academy
What grades does St Joseph Hill Academy serve?
St Joseph Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Hill Academy?
St Joseph Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Hill Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Hill Academy rank in NY?
St Joseph Hill Academy ranks #896 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Joseph Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Hill Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph Hill Academy a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Hill Academy 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 Joseph Hill Academy a religious school?
St Joseph Hill Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Phone
- (718) 981-1187
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