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Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy

Elementary School

8525 61ST RD, Rego Park, NY 11374

Private

Enrollment

223

Student-Teacher

17.8:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy

6.1/10

Elementary School in Rego Park · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Jewish Institute of Queens-elementary

4.6/10

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About Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Rego Park, NY. Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy serves approximately 223 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Rego Park, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
This School
vs
14.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
223
This School
vs
734
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 52.5% vs 0%
White 22% vs 0%
Asian 18.8% vs 0%
Black 4% vs 0%
Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy Rego Park Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy (this school) 6.1
PS 139 REGO PARK 6.1
PS 206 HORACE HARDING SCHOOL (THE) 6.0
VALENCE COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 7.2
PS 174 WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT 7.7
JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY 7.7
PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) 6.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 223
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 52.5%
White 22.0%
Asian 18.8%
Black 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8525 61ST RD, Rego Park, NY 11374

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 174 WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 102 BAYVIEW (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rego Park, see our Rego Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
JEWISH INSTITUTE OF QUEENS-ELEMENTARY Elmhurst 0.2 mi 4.6
PS 102 BAYVIEW Elmhurst 0.5 mi 7.3
CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND SEMINARY Elmhurst 0.5 mi 6.2
JOHN F KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.6 mi 4.3
CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.6 mi 8.3
PS 139 REGO PARK Rego Park 0.5 mi 6.1
PS 49 DOROTHY BONAWIT KOLE Middle Village 0.6 mi 6.9
PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE Elmhurst 0.7 mi 5.1
FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.7 mi 7.2
ST ADALBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.7 mi 5.9
PS 206 HORACE HARDING SCHOOL (THE) Rego Park 0.7 mi 6.0
NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.9 mi 6.7
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Elmhurst 0.9 mi 4.4
ST MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY Middle Village 0.9 mi 5.2
PS 174 WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT Rego Park 0.8 mi 7.7
VALENCE COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Rego Park 0.7 mi 7.2
CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Elmhurst 1.0 mi 8.0
VOYAGES PREPARATORY Elmhurst 1.0 mi 6.0
PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Elmhurst 1.0 mi 7.9
ELM COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Elmhurst 0.9 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11374 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,333

Median Home Value

$484,500

Median Rent

$1,957/mo

Population

46,128

College Educated

50.7%

Homeownership

39.8%

Avg Commute

44.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy

What grades does Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy serve?

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy?

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy rank in NY?

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy ranks #553 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, Resurrection Ascension 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 Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy a religious school?

Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
223
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Phone
(718) 426-4963

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