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Howard Beach Private Schools

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).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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)

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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

1
Private Schools
395
Students
36%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Howard Beach)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
1,795 Schools
# Students
395 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
36%
39%
0.61
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
225 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1

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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