Mercaz Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–6
Plainview, NY
25 Country Dr, Plainview, NY 11803
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of Jewish day schools in New York
In Plainview, New York, Mercaz Academy is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 120 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Jewish elementary schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 120
- Teachers
- 18.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of Jewish elementary schools in New York (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Jewish elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 91 Jewish 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
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
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 Mercaz Academy
What grades does Mercaz Academy serve?
Mercaz Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Mercaz Academy?
About 120 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mercaz Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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