PS 78

Staten Island, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #31

Public school

About PS 78

PS 78 serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Staten Island, New York. Enrollment was 454 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Staten Island. With about 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Richmond County. Families comparing options will find 200 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #31 runs 74 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	100 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304
Phone	(718) 442-3094
School district	New York City Geographic District #31
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	454
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39
Students per teacher	11.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Richmond County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010306362). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island (The)Public · Grades 6 to 12Staten Island · 0.2 mi IS 49 Berta a DreyfusPublic · Grades 6 to 8Staten Island · 0.2 mi Eden II SchoolPrivate · Grades PreKStaten Island · 0.4 mi Young Women's Leadership of Staten IslandPublic · Grades 6 to 8Staten Island · 0.4 mi Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)Public · Grades K to 2Staten Island · 0.4 mi Notre Dame Academy High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Staten Island · 0.7 mi Our Lady of Good CounselPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Staten Island · 0.7 mi PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)Public · Grades PreK to 5Staten Island · 0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 78 serve?

PS 78 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 78?

PS 78 reported 454 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 78?

About 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 454 students and 39 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 78 a public or charter school?

PS 78 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 78 in?

PS 78 is part of New York City Geographic District #31. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-31/

Where is PS 78 located?

PS 78 is at 100 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304. The phone number is (718) 442-3094.

How many other schools are near PS 78?

There are 200 other schools within 5 miles of PS 78 in our directory.