St. Mel Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Flushing, NY
15424 26th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Flushing
- Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2019–20
In Flushing, New York, St. Mel Catholic Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 124 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 55% since 2019–20. 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–6
- Students
- 124
- Teachers
- 9.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brooklyn
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% 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 2019–20.
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 St. Mel Catholic Academy
What grades does St. Mel Catholic Academy serve?
St. Mel Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mel Catholic Academy?
About 124 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mel Catholic Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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