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Howard Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 395 students in Howard Beach, NY, 14% of all K-12 students in Howard Beach, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Howard Beach, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Howard Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Helen Catholic Academy
St. Helen Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
Catholic
8309 157th Ave
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 835-4155
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Howard Beach, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Our Lady Of Grace Religious Education Photo
Our Lady Of Grace Religious Education
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Catholic
158-20 101st Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-7440
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Howard Beach, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
395
Students
-18.4% (-89 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
+350.0% (+28.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Howard Beach)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
1,795 Schools
# Students
395 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025395246179
2024395238172
2023275238174
2022278250185
2021270245180
2020270242171
2019255247175
2018255245172
2017242242180
2016242241178
2015242230167
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% Students of Color
36%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202536%40%34%
202436%40%34%
202337%40%33%
202221%40%33%
202128%41%32%
202028%41%32%
201936%40%31%
201835%39%31%
20178%40%32%
20168%40%32%
20158%41%32%
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0.61
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.610.600.65
20240.610.600.65
20230.680.620.65
20220.570.620.64
20210.640.620.64
20200.640.620.64
20190.650.610.63
20180.650.610.63
20170.310.610.61
20160.310.620.61
20150.310.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
95 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202524%8%9%
202424%8%9%
202318%9%9%
20229%9%8%
202111%9%9%
202011%9%9%
201918%10%8%
201818%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20233%9%8%
20223%9%7%
20212%9%7%
20202%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
225 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202557%59%52%
202457%59%52%
202339%57%52%
202261%57%54%
202144%57%54%
202044%58%54%
201937%58%56%
201837%58%56%
201782%58%58%
201682%58%58%
201582%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
42 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511%20%26%
202411%20%26%
202337%20%25%
202223%18%25%
202140%19%25%
202040%19%24%
201943%18%24%
201843%18%23%
201711%18%22%
201611%18%22%
201511%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHoward Beach, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202521:110:111:1
202421:110:111:1
202317:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202115:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201920:111:112:1
201820:111:112:1
201719:111:112:1
201619:111:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Howard Beach, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Howard Beach, NY is St. Helen Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Howard Beach?
1 private schools are located in Howard Beach.
What percentage of students in Howard Beach go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Howard Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard Beach?
100% of private schools in Howard Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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