Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is dedicated to the development of Christian values emanating from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Following the Catholic tradition as was begun by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill, an active faith response within the school, parish, and outside community is emphasized to every child.
Therefore, as a school community in addition to our Liturgies, we not only celebrate, pray and worship together daily, our students are involved in a variety of service projects that call for community involvement that benefit the needy and elderly in our community and beyond.
The faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child.
As a result, students consistently perform well on State Standardized tests surpassing local, national and Diocesan scores.
Our students are accepted by their first choice of the best Catholic and Specialized Public High Schools in the area and are often awarded scholarships.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
392 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$150 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Committed to the Development of the Whole Child
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is dedicated to the development of Christian values emanating from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
  • Following the Catholic tradition as was begun by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill, an active faith response within the school, parish, and outside community is emphasized to every child.
  • Therefore, as a school community in addition to our Liturgies, we not only celebrate, pray and worship together daily, our students are involved in a variety of service projects that call for community involvement that benefit the needy and elderly in our community and beyond.
  • The faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child.
  • As a result, students consistently perform well on State Standardized tests surpassing local, national and Diocesan scores.
  • Our students are accepted by their first choice of the best Catholic and Specialized Public High Schools in the area and are often awarded scholarships.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy's ranking?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $13,392 for elementary schools and $16,213 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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