St. Mary's Episcopal Church

315 Lakeshore Road Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.stmaryonthelake.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Mary's Episcopal Church is here to minister to God's concern for "family".
  • Our Statement of Purpose is to give loving attention, good recreational facilities, preschool skills, and the best, closest substitute for home to children.
  • Our school was established in 1964.
  • We, therefore, have many years of experience with an excellent "Quality Child Care" program.
  • Recommendations and praise from parents, community leaders, educators and agencies on the local, county, and federal levels continue to help us meet family needs.
  • Our goal is to allow each child to reach his/her fullest potential, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
  • Our aim is to develop each child's independence and self confidence through encouragement and individualized instructions.
  • Our program for preschoolers combines a well-rounded curriculum along with supervised indoor and outdoor play.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • St. Mary's Episcopal Church is here to minister to God's concern for "family". Our Statement of Purpose is to give loving attention, good recreational facilities, preschool skills, and the best, closest substitute for home to children. Our school was established in 1964. We, therefore, have many years of experience with an excellent "Quality Child Care" program. Recommendations and praise from parents, community leaders, educators and agencies on the local, county, and federal levels continue to help us meet family needs. Our goal is to allow each child to reach his/her fullest potential, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Our aim is to develop each child's independence and self confidence through encouragement and individualized instructions. Our program for preschoolers combines a well-rounded curriculum along with supervised indoor and outdoor play.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Mary's Episcopal Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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