The Mary Louis Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,500
Acceptance rate: 31%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Mary Louis Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Mary Louis Academy
9	115
10	120
11	95
12	90

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1936

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Student Body

Total Students

420 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

68%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1230

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

84%

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science Principles

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Lit and Composition

AP Music TheoryAP Physics-1

AP Pre-CalculusAP Research

AP SeminarAP Spanish

AP StudioAP World History I

AP World History II

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,500

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Tuition Notes

Cost for Grades 6-8 is $6,000. A one-time, non-refundable new student fee is due upon signing for $500. Additionally, there is an annual fee for students Grades 9-12 due on 4/1.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

31%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Ms. Amanda Cunniff

Application URL

Online Application

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

Blue, Gold, Columbia blue

School Mascot

Penguin

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

48 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Adopt-a-GrandparentAfrican Heritage/Caribbean Club

All By HandAmerican Sign Language Club

Anime ClubArchitecture Club

Art ClubBaking Club

Black Student UnionBook Club

British ClubChemistry Olympiad Club

Crusader (Yearbook)CSJ Leaders - Pax Christi

Culinary ClubEastern Asian/South Asian Club

Eastern European ClubFilipino Club

Film ClubFIRST Robotics Team

Forensic League (Speech Club)French Club

Future Business Leaders of America ClubGEM (Girls Enjoying Math)

Genesians (Theatre Club)Girls Who Code

Hellenic SocietyHelping Hearts Club

History ClubIrish Club

Italian ClubJunior Librarians

Mariel (Newspaper)Medical Unlimited

Mock TrialNational Art Honor Society

National Honor SocietyPoetry Club/Spring Magazine

Sacrament SeekersScience Club

Service Learning and Leadership ProgramSocial Justice Club

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Students for Animals (SFA)

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Arts and Music Programs:

Glee & ChoirOrchestra

Studio & Digital Art

School Notes

Located in Jamaica Estates, NY, TMLA is a premier Catholic college preparatory school for young women.
Ranked among the top 15 Catholic high schools in New York State, we are the only all-girls school in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Long Island to hold this distinction.
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY, and guided by their charism of unity, reconciliation, and all-inclusive love, we champion the empowerment of women, embrace cultural diversity, and continue the Catholic tradition of service.
Visit our website ast www.tmla.org to learn more about how we empower young women to recognize and value their unique intellectual, social, and spiritual gifts-preparing them to lead and create a more just society.

Founded in 1936, the Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, N.Y. is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, N.Y., and rooted in their charism of unity, reconciliation, and inclusive love that embraces all of creation.
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York, The Mary Louis Academy is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We strive to reflect the Congregational mission of inclusive love to bring about unity and reconciliation. We are a community that celebrates cultural diversity.
As a single-gender school, we are aware of our unique opportunity to help our students appreciate their womanhood and to develop their gifts in an atmosphere which fosters academic excellence and respect. As educators, we provide an environment shaped by Christian ideals that nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and life. We foster an awareness of an active engagement in ecological stewardship.We recognize that we share a partnership with parents and guardians in developing young women who will take responsibility for their life choices and value service to their community.In a world increasingly impersonal, we endeavor to empower each student to realize and value her own unique spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social potential as a leader in today's society.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joan Horvath - Chief Aeronautical Engineer - NASA Jet Propulsion Lab; Chief Engineer - Magellan & TOPEX-Poseidon space missions - 1977 -
- Julia Alvarez - Award-Winning Author - 1967 -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Mary Louis Academy cost?

The Mary Louis Academy's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Mary Louis Academy?

The acceptance rate of The Mary Louis Academy is 31%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. The Mary Louis Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Mary Louis Academy?

The Mary Louis Academy famous alumni include: Joan Horvath - Chief Aeronautical Engineer - NASA Jet Propulsion Lab; Chief Engineer - Magellan & TOPEX-Poseidon space missions - 1977 and Julia Alvarez - Award-Winning Author - 1967.

What sports does The Mary Louis Academy offer?

The Mary Louis Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. The Mary Louis Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is The Mary Louis Academy's ranking?

The Mary Louis Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for The Mary Louis Academy?

The application deadline for The Mary Louis Academy is Dec. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 12/18/2020

I absolutely love The Mary Louis Academy. There is a strong sense of community, and our teachers and the faculty really care for our social, mental, academic, and physical wellbeing. TMLA produces well-rounded, articulate, and powerful women who go on to hold high up positions in the world. I am always challenged and engaged in my classes, and I highly recommend that you send daughter here if you want her to spend her most precious and formative years around young women of excellence. I am in my last year at TMLA, and the time really flew! HILLTOPPER NATION!!!!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - MVM2021

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Did You Know?

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).