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#498 of 992 private schools in NY

St Nicholas-tolentine

Elementary School

15085 GOETHALS AVE, Jamaica, NY 11432

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

278

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

278

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#498 of 992

In Jamaica

#5 of 9

public schools

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About St Nicholas-tolentine

St Nicholas-tolentine is a private elementary school in Jamaica, NY. St Nicholas-tolentine serves approximately 278 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Nicholas-tolentine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #498 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 Nicholas-tolentine 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 Nicholas-tolentine compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Jamaica, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

13.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

278

This School

567

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 44.6% vs 0%

Asian 23.4% vs 0%

Black 17.6% vs 0%

White 12.2% vs 0%

St Nicholas-tolentine Jamaica Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Nicholas-tolentine (this school)	—	278	13.5:1	6.3
QUEENS GATEWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.2 mi	686	13.7:1	7.5
GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II	0.4 mi	775	8.8:1	2.6
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK	0.6 mi	1,273	14.6:1	5.3
PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL	0.6 mi	767	14.5:1	6.1
QUEENS COLLEGIATE - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL	0.7 mi	686	14:1	6.3
PS 86	0.7 mi	685	17.1:1	7.0
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS	0.8 mi	536	14.5:1	8.5
PS 131 ABIGAIL ADAMS	0.8 mi	757	15.8:1	7.0
PS 182 SAMANTHA SMITH	0.9 mi	740	12.3:1	7.4
MS 358	0.9 mi	354	16.1:1	7.3
QUEENS SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE (THE)	0.9 mi	599	15.8:1	3.2
PS 82 HAMMOND	1.0 mi	613	12.8:1	4.8
PS 95 EASTWOOD	1.5 mi	1,091	16.5:1	8.1
PS/IS 268	1.5 mi	660	11.8:1	5.5
PS 50 TALFOURD LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	904	11.7:1	6.3
PS/IS 178 HOLLISWOOD	1.7 mi	528	10.4:1	5.1
DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL	1.8 mi	446	13.5:1	7.6
EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)	1.9 mi	322	12.9:1	5.6
JHS 8 RICHARD S GROSSLEY	1.9 mi	354	10.4:1	6.4
YORK EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY	1.9 mi	611	20.4:1	6.3

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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+ 3.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,144

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 278

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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 44.6%

Asian 23.4%

Black 17.6%

White 12.2%

Two or More 1.4%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15085 GOETHALS AVE, Jamaica, NY 11432

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Nicholas-tolentine may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 86 (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 154 (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Jamaica, see our Jamaica schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE SCHOOL Jamaica	0.0 mi	278	5.8
AL-MAMOOR SCHOOL Fresh Meadows	0.2 mi	243	6.1
YESHIVA KETANA OF QUEENS Flushing	0.2 mi	415	6.0
QUEENS GATEWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES SECONDARY SCHOOL Jamaica	0.2 mi	686	7.5
QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY (THE) Flushing	0.4 mi	589	5.4
PS 255 Flushing	0.4 mi	558	6.2
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS Flushing	0.4 mi	358	6.8
GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II Jamaica	0.4 mi	775	2.6
IS 250 ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Flushing	0.5 mi	268	4.7
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing	0.5 mi	564	7.5
PS 154 Flushing	0.5 mi	575	6.7
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK Jamaica	0.6 mi	1,273	5.3
MESIVTA CHOFETZ CHAIM Flushing	0.5 mi	114	6.0
PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Jamaica	0.6 mi	767	6.1
THERESA PAPLIN SCHOOL Briarwood	0.7 mi	40	6.6
THERESA PAPLIN SCHOOL Jamaica	0.7 mi	40	6.6
NORTH QUEENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing	0.6 mi	105	6.1
THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Jamaica	0.6 mi	2,197	7.8
PS 86 Jamaica	0.7 mi	685	7.0
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS Jamaica	0.8 mi	536	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11432 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,395

Median Home Value

$826,100

Median Rent

$1,841/mo

Population

63,730

College Educated

35.7%

Homeownership

37%

Avg Commute

43.5 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Median Age

39.6

Similar Schools

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School	Enrollment	Rating
ACADEMY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bayport, NY	308	6.3
ANDREW J SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Union Springs, NY	321	6.3
BARDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bardonia, NY	355	6.3
BUCHANAN-VERPLANCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buchanan, NY	327	6.3
CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slaterville Springs, NY	270	6.3
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Bronx, NY	167	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Nicholas-tolentine

What grades does St Nicholas-tolentine serve?

St Nicholas-tolentine serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Nicholas-tolentine?

St Nicholas-tolentine has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas-tolentine?

The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas-tolentine is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Nicholas-tolentine rank in NY?

St Nicholas-tolentine ranks #498 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Nicholas-tolentine's MySchoolScout rating?

St Nicholas-tolentine 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 Nicholas-tolentine a private school?

Yes, St Nicholas-tolentine 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 Nicholas-tolentine a religious school?

St Nicholas-tolentine has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 82 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 71 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 278
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Queens County
Phone: (718) 380-1900

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