Smiles Around US Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Staten Island, NY
351 Sand Ln, Staten Island, NY 10305
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in New York
- Serving families in Staten Island since at least 2011
In Staten Island, New York, Smiles Around US Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 56
- Teachers
- 22.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 55 girls, 1 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of independent elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Smiles Around US Academy
What grades does Smiles Around US Academy serve?
Smiles Around US Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Smiles Around US Academy?
About 56 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Smiles Around US Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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