Saint David's is an independent elementary school for boys of all backgrounds whose parents seek a program rooted in its founding Catholic faith tradition. Students are admitted to pre-kindergarten through Grade Eight. Since its founding in 1951, Saint David's has graduated more than 2,000 students. They have gone on to the most competitive New York City secondary schools, as well as regional boarding schools, and from there to ranking universities and colleges throughout the nation. The school is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, subscribing to its Principles of Good Practice for admission of students. Saint David's also belongs to the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York. The school's headmaster is Dr. P. David O'Halloran.