St. Mark Catholic Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Saint Mark School, a faith community of nursery-age to grade eight students, their parents, and their teachers, is dedicated to personal excellence in the traditions of the school's Catholic education heritage.
The school values the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals, respects the diversity of nationalities, races, and religions true to the school's Sheepshead Bay location, and stands committed to training life-long learners, critical thinkers, and responsible decision-makers for further study in the 21st global and technological society.
The Saint Mark School Community Believes that academic excellence, character development, self-discipline and Christian service are hallmarks of the graduate of Saint Mark School, That the guiding Catholic tradition of the school is to "Teach as Jesus Did," demonstrating always the respect and dignity of each member of the school community and the global community, That the child's individual educational, emotional, social, and physical needs are met with the greatest care and strongest partnership between home and school, That God's love and presence guides Saint Mark School and that each child is a unique gift and a special learner, That the school's program provides the highest academic achievement possible for each child, and in the process utilizes state of the art technology, That educating and motivating children to become responsible citizens develops young people with an allegiance to their nation and an appreciation of other countries and peoples in the world community.

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 365 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mark Catholic Academy
Pre-K	80
Kind	41
1	42
2	35
3	31
4	20
5	30
6	30
7	26
8	30

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Year Founded

1924

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Student Body

Total Students

365 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$544.50 per month for Catholic families; $611.50 per month for Non-Catholic families from Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Saint Mark School, a faith community of nursery-age to grade eight students, their parents, and their teachers, is dedicated to personal excellence in the traditions of the school's Catholic education heritage. The school values the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals, respects the diversity of nationalities, races, and religions true to the school's Sheepshead Bay location, and stands committed to training life-long learners, critical thinkers, and responsible decision-makers for further study in the 21st global and technological society. The Saint Mark School Community Believes that academic excellence, character development, self-discipline and Christian service are hallmarks of the graduate of Saint Mark School, That the guiding Catholic tradition of the school is to "Teach as Jesus Did," demonstrating always the respect and dignity of each member of the school community and the global community, That the child's individual educational, emotional, social, and physical needs are met with the greatest care and strongest partnership between home and school, That God's love and presence guides Saint Mark School and that each child is a unique gift and a special learner, That the school's program provides the highest academic achievement possible for each child, and in the process utilizes state of the art technology, That educating and motivating children to become responsible citizens develops young people with an allegiance to their nation and an appreciation of other countries and peoples in the world community.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Mark Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mark Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for St. Mark Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Mark Catholic Academy located?

St. Mark Catholic Academy is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Sheepshead Bay.

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