St. Helen Catholic Academy

8309 157th Ave Howard Beach, NY 11414
sthelencatholicacademy.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Helen's School is creating an alumni association.
  • We are in the process of compiling a list of former students by graduation year.
  • Our students, the adult Catholics of the 21st.
  • Century, will possess the skills, attitudes and values necessary to be a contributing member of society.
  • Because of their deep reverence for all God's creations, they will share their gifts and talents in promoting a sense of respect, dignity and equality for all especially for the poor and needy.
  • Their strong belief in the providential love of God will enable them to face the challenges and responsibilities associated with this complex technological age.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Helen Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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What is St. Helen Catholic Academy's ranking?
St. Helen Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $9,815 for elementary schools and $14,459 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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