Excellent
#22 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 2% of private schools
Grace Christian Academy
School · Merrick, NY
A private school in Merrick, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
36 SMITH ST, Merrick, NY 11566
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where Grace Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,868
Median home value
$679,000
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,088 | Compare → |
| Crescent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,895 | Compare → |
| Academy Charter School-uniondaleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Christian Academy is listed in Merrick, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy is a private school in Merrick, NY, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Christian Academy
What grades does Grace Christian Academy serve?
Grace Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Grace Christian Academy?
Grace Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Christian Academy rank in NY?
Grace Christian Academy ranks #22 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Grace Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Grace Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Grace Christian Academy a religious school?
Grace Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 379-2223
- Area population (ZIP 11566)
- 35,172
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11566; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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