Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Richmond Hill, NY
11102 86th Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Richmond Hill
- Serving families in Richmond Hill since at least 2011
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy is an independent Catholic school in Richmond Hill, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 303 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 303
- Teachers
- 22.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 147 girls, 156 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brooklyn
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational 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 Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
What grades does Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy serve?
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy?
About 303 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy?
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