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Merrick Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 473 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 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Merrick, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merrick Private Schools (2026-27)

Grace Christian Academy Photo
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
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

4
Private Schools
473
Students
$9,400
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrick)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
473 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
36%
39%
0.40
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
73 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
15%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
358 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
76%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,400
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 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 Grace Christian Academy and Progressive School Of Long Island.
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 14%).
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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