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#519 of 992 private schools in NY

St Mark Catholic Academy

Elementary School

2602 E 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

18.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

18.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#519 of 992

In Brooklyn

#66 of 173

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About St Mark Catholic Academy

St Mark Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. St Mark Catholic Academy serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mark Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Mark 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.

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How St Mark Catholic Academy compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

270

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 18.5% vs 0%

Black 16.3% vs 0%

Asian 10% vs 0%

St Mark Catholic Academy Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Mark Catholic Academy (this school)	—	270	18.6:1	6.2
PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD	0.2 mi	711	16.9:1	6.6
IS 98 BAY ACADEMY	0.4 mi	1,430	19.9:1	7.7
PS 52 SHEEPSHEAD BAY	0.6 mi	686	12.9:1	5.3
PS 209 MARGARET MEAD	0.6 mi	719	14.4:1	6.7
PS 225 EILEEN E ZAGLIN (THE)	0.6 mi	1,002	11:1	5.7
PS 771	0.6 mi	556	5.6:1	3.8
PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH	0.6 mi	381	13.1:1	7.2
PS 206 JOSEPH F LAMB	0.6 mi	1,534	13.7:1	5.4
PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL	0.7 mi	268	5.5:1	3.6
JHS 14 SHELL BANK	0.8 mi	478	9.4:1	6.3
PS 253	0.8 mi	913	14.7:1	8.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FORT GREENE	0.8 mi	109	—:1	5.4
PS 216 ARTURO TOSCANINI	1.0 mi	723	15.1:1	5.8
PS 153 HOMECREST	1.0 mi	535	12.7:1	5.9
PS 194 RAOUL WALLENBERG	1.1 mi	516	10.1:1	4.9
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM	1.2 mi	1,403	13.9:1	6.4
PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL	1.2 mi	809	12.6:1	5.8
CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	1.2 mi	1,332	13.2:1	5.8
IS 303 HERBERT S EISENBERG	1.2 mi	386	11.7:1	5.7
PS 370	1.2 mi	260	4.6:1	4.5

Showing 20 of 449 schools. View all schools in Brooklyn

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

C- 2.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 270

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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)

White 53.3%

Hispanic 18.5%

Black 16.3%

Asian 10.0%

Two or More 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2602 E 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mark Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 253 (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 209 MARGARET MEAD (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD Brooklyn	0.2 mi	711	6.6
IS 98 BAY ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,430	7.7
YESHIVANT MEKOT HAIM Brooklyn	0.4 mi	170	5.5
SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	186	5.9
YESHIVAT MEKOR HAIM Brooklyn	0.5 mi	170	5.9
PS 206 JOSEPH F LAMB Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,534	5.4
PS 771 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	556	3.8
PS 225 EILEEN E ZAGLIN (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,002	5.7
PS 195 MANHATTAN BEACH Brooklyn	0.6 mi	381	7.2
PS 52 SHEEPSHEAD BAY Brooklyn	0.6 mi	686	5.3
PS 209 MARGARET MEAD Brooklyn	0.6 mi	719	6.7
YESHIVAT DARCHE ERES BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,571	3.3
PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	268	3.6
LEV BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.8 mi	530	5.5
ST EDMUND PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	510	6.1
ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.9 mi	172	6.0
WILLIAM E GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	648	6.1
PS 253 Brooklyn	0.8 mi	913	8.4
JHS 14 SHELL BANK Brooklyn	0.8 mi	478	6.3
AHI EZER YESHIVA SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	125	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,689

Median Home Value

$723,900

Median Rent

$1,649/mo

Population

81,958

College Educated

49.6%

Homeownership

37%

Avg Commute

42.5 min

Poverty Rate

17.4%

Median Age

47.2

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ELMA PRIMARY SCHOOL Elma, NY	298	6.2
FRANK M KNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Seneca Falls, NY	267	6.2
JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL West Babylon, NY	333	6.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mark Catholic Academy

What grades does St Mark Catholic Academy serve?

St Mark Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mark Catholic Academy?

St Mark Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mark Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Mark Catholic Academy ranks #519 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Mark Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mark Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mark Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Mark 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 St Mark Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Mark Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 270
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 332-9304

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