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#713 of 992 private schools in NY

Notre Dame Catholic Academy

Elementary School · Ridgewood, NY

A private elementary school in Ridgewood, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

6222 61ST ST, Ridgewood, NY 11385

  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment237
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Notre Dame Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 82Excellent Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,365

Median home value

$842,800

Median rent

$1,959/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White61.6%
Hispanic32.1%
Asian3.8%
Black1.7%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 71 ForestEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.1 mi516Compare →
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro CampusEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.3 mi556Compare →
PS 153 Maspeth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–60.3 mi822Compare →
PS 88 SenecaEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.6 mi687Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Notre Dame Catholic Academy is listed in Ridgewood, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Notre Dame Catholic Academy

Notre Dame Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Ridgewood, NY, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Notre Dame Catholic Academy

What grades does Notre Dame Catholic Academy serve?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Notre Dame Catholic Academy?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame Catholic Academy rank in NY?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy ranks #713 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Notre Dame Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Notre Dame Catholic Academy a religious school?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Area population (ZIP 11385)
103,865
Area average commute
43.3 min
Area median age
36.1
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 11385; 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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