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

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 242 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Patrick Catholic Academy
Pre-K	33
Kind	20
1	29
2	24
3	21
4	23
5	25
6	23
7	27
8	17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1863

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

242 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

At Saint Patrick School we celebrate the giftedness of each person in our school community and we invite our children to enjoy the comfort of a warm, caring atmosphere where they are respected and loved as God's special gift to creation.
The philosophy of St. Patrick School is rooted in the belief that all children should experience the joy of learning.
The purpose of learning is both spiritual and intellectual.
We, the school community of St. Patrick Parish, are committed to acknowledge and affirm the presence of God and to make his Gospel message known and lived.
We foster an appreciation and knowledge of our faith through careful teaching of the truths and by our daily example.

At Saint Patrick School we celebrate the giftedness of each person in our school community and we invite our children to enjoy the comfort of a warm, caring atmosphere where they are respected and loved as God's special gift to creation. The philosophy of St. Patrick School is rooted in the belief that all children should experience the joy of learning. The purpose of learning is both spiritual and intellectual. We, the school community of St. Patrick Parish, are committed to acknowledge and affirm the presence of God and to make his Gospel message known and lived. We foster an appreciation and knowledge of our faith through careful teaching of the truths and by our daily example.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Patrick Catholic Academy often compared to?

St. Patrick Catholic Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Bay Ridge Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.

What is St. Patrick Catholic Academy's ranking?

St. Patrick Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

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

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

In what neighborhood is St. Patrick Catholic Academy located?

St. Patrick Catholic Academy is located in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Fort Hamilton.

School Reviews

Endorse St. Patrick Catholic Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 22, 2026

Who Handles Medication at a Private School?

Learn who handles student medication at private schools, what policies families should review, and which questions parents should ask about prescriptions, emergencies, storage, documentation, and daily administration.

September 22, 2026

Does Your Child Need a School With a Full-Time Nurse?

Learn when a full-time school nurse matters, how private schools handle medications, chronic conditions and emergencies, and which health-service questions parents should ask before enrolling their child.

September 22, 2026

The Course Availability Test: Are Classes Really Offered?

Learn how to verify whether private school catalog courses are actually offered each year, identify scheduling limitations, and ask better questions before choosing a school for your child today.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $22,932 for elementary schools and $25,324 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).