Bay Ridge Catholic Academy serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Bold – Resilient – Christ-Centered
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Anthony Perlongo, NYPD Sergeant and Army Reservist -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bay Ridge Catholic Academy?
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy famous alumni include: Anthony Perlongo, NYPD Sergeant and Army Reservist.
What is Bay Ridge Catholic Academy's ranking?
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bay Ridge Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bay Ridge Catholic Academy located?
Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other private schools located in Bay Ridge.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Bay Ridge Catholic Academy is Bay Ridge Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9216 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(917) 693-5569
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(917) 693-5569
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,171 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
St. Peters Boys High School
All-boys (Catholic)
200 Clinton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-1676
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-1676
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students
1943 Brown St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 339-2745
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 339-2745
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Our Lady Of Trust Catholic Accadamy
(Catholic)
1696 Canarsie Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-6633
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-6633
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
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