Admissions
Your Journey Starts Here
Give your curiosity a space to thrive. The Academy looks for candidates who demonstrate a love of learning, an innate sense of inquisitiveness and initiative, and the potential to be an engaged, contributing member of our school community. We go beyond academics to consider the whole individual and the unique traits and perspectives they bring to our learning community.
4. Exam & Assessment
For students entering Pre-K through Grade 4: Once your application is received, we will contact you to make an appointment for your child’s assessment on campus or remotely.
For students entering Grades 5-11: All applicants must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). You can register for the ISEE Exam online here.
Timeline
What you can expect
Receive application
Invitation to proceed to interview/exam
Acceptance
Open
House
We invite you to join us for an hour, an afternoon, or part of the school day to experience what a wonderful place this is. We believe that once you see Staten Island Academy, you’ll understand why our students and parents love being part of the Academy family.
Personal
Tour
Want to explore Staten Island Academy but can't make it to an open house date? Reach out to our esteemed staff for a personalized tour around our campus and see the school in action! Call our Admissions Office at 718- 303-7802 for more information.
FAQs
Academy tuition supports learning in the classroom and beyond. Funds nurture academic learning, leadership skills, extracurriculars, and a best-in-class learning environment. The tuition schedule for 2025-2026 is as follows:
| Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Part time) | $13,000 |
| Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Full time) | $21,400 |
| Pre-Kindergarten 4 | $21,400 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 4 | $38,500 |
| Grade 5 - Grade 8 | $44,600 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 12 | $47,100 |
Tuition includes:
- Extended Day, daily from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 4: field trips, books, and supplies
There are additional fees for school trips, school wardrobe, lunch, books, continuation/moving up fees, AP exams, and supplies not noted above.