St. Joseph-St. Thomas School is a fully accredited Parish catholic school within the Archdiocese of New York.
St. Joseph St. Thomas School's mission is to provide a Christ centered environment rooted in Catholic values and academic excellence.
We strive to prepare each student spiritually, intellectually, socially and culturally for life journey.
St. Joseph St. Thomas School accepts the command of Jesus, "Go, teach all nations." The total education process of our school aims to assist our students in the development of their spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic potential.
We believe that a child must be challenged academically and nurtured spiritually.
We see each child as an individual, and we believe that teamwork is essential for success.
At St. Joseph St. Thomas School we encourage the creative and critical thinking of each student and foster a sense of responsibility.
We strive to help our young people develop an awareness of their role in a Catholic faith community and acquire life-long habits of Christian living.
We encourage service to parish, school, community, nation and world.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Joseph-St. Thomas School is a fully accredited Parish catholic school within the Archdiocese of New York. St. Joseph St. Thomas School's mission is to provide a Christ centered environment rooted in Catholic values and academic excellence. We strive to prepare each student spiritually, intellectually, socially and culturally for life journey. St. Joseph St. Thomas School accepts the command of Jesus, "Go, teach all nations." The total education process of our school aims to assist our students in the development of their spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic potential. We believe that a child must be challenged academically and nurtured spiritually. We see each child as an individual, and we believe that teamwork is essential for success. At St. Joseph St. Thomas School we encourage the creative and critical thinking of each student and foster a sense of responsibility. We strive to help our young people develop an awareness of their role in a Catholic faith community and acquire life-long habits of Christian living. We encourage service to parish, school, community, nation and world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School often compared to?
St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Star Of The Sea by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School located?
St. Joseph - St.. Thomas School is located in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Princes Bay.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gateway Academy (1.1 miles away)
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