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Mother Franciska Elementary School

235 Major Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Mother Franciska Elementary School in Staten Island, NY, serves 28 students in grades K through 8 within a city–based, nonsectarian special education program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with five teachers supporting individualized instruction.
  • Founded in 1985, the school operates in the Arrochar neighborhood and offers co–educational services without religious affiliation.
  • Annual tuition is $25,000, notably above the Staten Island private elementary school average tuition of $11,166.
  • Approximately 18% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity in enrollment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
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Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Mother Franciska Elementary School?
The application deadline for Mother Franciska Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mother Franciska Elementary School located?
Mother Franciska Elementary School is located in the Arrochar neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Arrochar.

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The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $8,281 for elementary schools and $13,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Staten Island, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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