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Merrick Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 481 students in Merrick, NY, 8% of all K-12 students in Merrick, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
25% of private schools in Merrick, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Merrick Private Schools (2026)

Grace Christian Academy Photo
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
36 Smith Street
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
(27)
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Map of Progressive School Of Long Island
Progressive School Of Long Island
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 8
1425 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 868-6835
(9)
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Map of Merokee Day School
Merokee Day School
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Wynsum Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-6333
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Map of Merrick Woods
Merrick Woods
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool
1075 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 483-7272
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Merrick, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Catholic
730 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-5797
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Merrick, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
481
Students
+2.3% (+11 students) 10-yr
$9,175
Avg. Tuition
+20.7% (+$1,575) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
-7.7% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrick)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,796 Schools
# Students
481 Students
424,309 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025115246179
2024118238172
2023118238174
2022115250185
2021113245180
2020113242171
2019133247175
2018131245172
2017102242180
201698241178
201594230167
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% Students of Color
36%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202536%40%34%
202436%40%34%
202333%40%33%
202237%40%33%
202137%41%32%
202037%41%32%
201936%40%31%
201836%39%31%
201734%40%32%
201632%40%32%
201539%41%32%
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0.40
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.410.600.65
20240.410.600.65
20230.470.620.65
20220.510.620.64
20210.520.620.64
20200.520.620.64
20190.510.610.63
20180.520.610.63
20170.480.610.61
20160.500.620.61
20150.510.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%8%9%
20243%8%9%
20234%9%9%
20224%9%8%
20214%9%9%
20204%9%9%
20194%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20172%9%8%
20162%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20254%8%7%
20244%8%7%
20234%9%8%
20225%9%7%
20215%9%7%
20205%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20175%11%7%
20165%11%7%
20156%11%8%
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# White Students
73 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
15%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202516%59%52%
202416%59%52%
202322%57%52%
202223%57%54%
202123%57%54%
202023%58%54%
201922%58%56%
201823%58%56%
201723%58%58%
201624%58%58%
201525%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
366 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
76%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202575%20%26%
202475%20%26%
202369%20%25%
202266%18%25%
202165%19%25%
202065%19%24%
201966%18%24%
201865%18%23%
201768%18%22%
201667%18%22%
201565%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202582%76%55%
202482%75%54%
202382%75%54%
202282%76%54%
202182%74%54%
202082%74%54%
201982%73%53%
201882%73%53%
201782%72%53%
201675%73%52%
201575%72%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025151515
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151615
2018131615
2017151615
2016151615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025101113
2024101012
2023101011
2022101011
2021101011
2020101011
2019101011
201810911
201710910
201610910
201510910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,175
$22,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$9,175$22,300$15,012
2024$8,950$21,636$13,254
2023$8,300$21,117$12,626
2022$7,600$19,707$12,187
2021$7,600$19,162$11,800
2020$7,600$18,832$11,512
2019$7,600$18,073$11,293
2018$7,600$17,784$11,017
2017$7,600$16,583$10,708
2016$7,600$14,881$10,356
2015$7,600$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%34%34%
20245%33%34%
20235%34%34%
20225%34%33%
20215%33%33%
20205%33%32%
20195%32%31%
20185%32%30%
20175%31%30%
20165%31%29%
20155%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$1,000$9,504$7,073
2024$1,000$9,775$6,930
2023$1,000$10,192$6,469
2022$1,000$9,153$6,289
2021$1,000$8,840$6,055
2020$1,000$8,813$5,921
2019$1,000$8,764$5,795
2018$1,000$7,563$5,456
2017$1,000$6,602$5,319
2016$1,000$6,842$5,105
2015$1,000$6,353$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerrick, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202548%74%81%
202448%79%85%
202360%79%85%
202260%78%85%
202160%78%85%
202060%78%85%
201960%77%85%
201860%77%85%
201760%79%85%
201673%80%85%
201573%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merrick, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Merrick, NY include Progressive School Of Long Island and Grace Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Merrick?
4 private schools are located in Merrick.
What percentage of students in Merrick go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Merrick are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrick?
25% of private schools in Merrick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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