At St. William the Abbot School, we provide a strong religious education stressing Catholic values in a community-centered atmosphere that is truly an extension of the family.
The focus of our faculty is to assist each child in the development of self-esteem, thereby, enabling continual growth.
St. William the Abbot School provides a strong religious education teaching Catholic values and doctrine.
The faculty's commitment to 'Teach As Jesus Did' fosters in our students a deep sense of their own dignity, an appreciation of the sacredness of human life and the need to love and respect God, themselves, and others.
We instill in our students an appreciation and understanding of our Catholic heritage, traditions and identity.
This enables them to live their faith as the Church of today leading them to fulfill their mission of spreading the kingdom of God on earth.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. William The Abbot School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At St. William the Abbot School, we provide a strong religious education stressing Catholic values in a community-centered atmosphere that is truly an extension of the family. The focus of our faculty is to assist each child in the development of self-esteem, thereby, enabling continual growth. St. William the Abbot School provides a strong religious education teaching Catholic values and doctrine. The faculty's commitment to 'Teach As Jesus Did' fosters in our students a deep sense of their own dignity, an appreciation of the sacredness of human life and the need to love and respect God, themselves, and others. We instill in our students an appreciation and understanding of our Catholic heritage, traditions and identity. This enables them to live their faith as the Church of today leading them to fulfill their mission of spreading the kingdom of God on earth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. William The Abbot School's ranking?
St. William The Abbot School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. William The Abbot School?
The application deadline for St. William The Abbot School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Happy Thanksgiving-School Closed
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Christmas Recess Begins-School Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Christmas Eve-School Closed
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
Christmas Recess-School Closed
December 26, 2024 (Thursday)
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