At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary Community in Flushing
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education in Queens who value intimate class sizes and a traditional Catholic environment. Particularly well-suited for parents who want their children known by name in a tight-knit school community and who are comfortable with a religious instructional approach.
- Very small school with only 76 students total — ideal for families seeking intimate, personalized attention
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio means more individual support per child
- Roman Catholic affiliation with faith-based curriculum and values
- Moderate diversity for a Catholic school — reflects the multicultural Flushing community
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade in one building
- Very small enrollment (76 students) may mean limited extracurricular offerings and social opportunities
- As a Catholic school, families should expect religious instruction and Mass attendance
- Small size means less flexibility in course offerings and activities compared to larger schools
- Private school tuition applies — exact costs should be confirmed with the school
- No DOE quality scores available as this is a private institution
A tiny Roman Catholic elementary academy serving PK-5 with a traditional Catholic curriculum and values-driven approach to education.
With only 76 students across all grades, this is an exceptionally small school community where families can expect close relationships between teachers, students, and families. The student body is majority White (59.2%) with meaningful Asian (14.5%) and Hispanic (15.8%) representation, creating a moderately diverse Catholic school community.
Located in Murray Hill, a residential pocket of Flushing, Queens, this school sits in a neighborhood with moderate family density (53/100). The area offers a quieter, residential feel while remaining connected to the broader Flushing community and its amenities.
Murray Hill in Flushing is a walkable residential neighborhood, though parents should consider transportation needs as part of their commute planning.
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Niche reviews rate 5/5; parents praise caring faculty, excellent curriculum, wonderful new administration, and positive school environment
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing.
- What grades does ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, Queens.
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