Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Douglaston, NY
45-11 245 St, Douglaston, NY 11362
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 127% since 2017–18
In Douglaston, New York, Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 288 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 127% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 288
- Teachers
- 31.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 108 girls, 180 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brooklyn
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy
What grades does Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy serve?
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy?
About 288 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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