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#571 of 992 private schools in NY

St Mel Catholic Academy

Elementary School

15424 26TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11354

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#571 of 992

In Flushing

#9 of 18

public schools

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About St Mel Catholic Academy

St Mel Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Flushing, NY. St Mel Catholic Academy serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mel Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 76 students, St Mel Catholic Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Mel 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 St Mel Catholic Academy compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Flushing, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

13.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

654

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.8% vs 0%

Asian 14.5% vs 0%

Black 1.3% vs 0%

St Mel Catholic Academy Flushing Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Mel Catholic Academy (this school)	—	76	12.1:1	6.1
PS 21 EDWARD HART	0.5 mi	1,086	14.3:1	6.5
PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON	0.8 mi	733	13.1:1	8.0
PS 32 STATE STREET	1.0 mi	836	14.7:1	7.3
PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN	1.0 mi	342	12.7:1	7.7
PS 242 LEONARD P STAVISKY EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	1.2 mi	287	13:1	8.3
PS 20 JOHN BOWNE	1.3 mi	1,016	15.6:1	6.5
PS 107 THOMAS A DOOLEY	1.3 mi	817	16:1	6.0
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON	1.6 mi	1,183	12.5:1	8.3
ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)	1.6 mi	462	16.5:1	7.9
PS 120	2.2 mi	766	14.2:1	7.5
PS 163 FLUSHING HEIGHTS	2.3 mi	754	14:1	7.9
PS 376	2.4 mi	519	16.2:1	8.0
PS 177	2.4 mi	615	5:1	7.1
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE)	2.5 mi	551	17.2:1	7.7
PS 201 DISCOVERY SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND RESEARCH (THE)	2.6 mi	369	11.9:1	6.5
PS Q4	2.7 mi	539	4.9:1	6.1
PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER	2.7 mi	611	9.4:1	7.9
PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS	2.8 mi	935	15.1:1	7.2
PS/MS 200 MAGNET SCHOOL-GLOBAL STUDI	2.9 mi	534	13.7:1	7.4
PS 26 RUFUS KING	3.0 mi	573	16.9:1	6.4

Showing 20 of 26 schools. View all schools in Flushing

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

B- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.7 / 10

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Enrollment 76

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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 59.2%

Hispanic 15.8%

Asian 14.5%

Two or More 9.2%

Black 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15424 26TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11354

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mel Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CIRCLE ACADEMY (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Whitestone), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Whitestone), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing	0.6 mi	210	5.0
PS 21 EDWARD HART Flushing	0.5 mi	1,086	6.5
JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER Flushing	0.5 mi	1,469	8.1
JHS 194 WILLIAM CARR Whitestone	0.7 mi	984	7.1
PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR Whitestone	0.6 mi	477	7.6
THE LEARNING TREE STEM-ARTS SCHOOL Flushing	0.6 mi	84	5.9
ST LUKES SCHOOL Whitestone	0.8 mi	376	6.1
PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON Flushing	0.8 mi	733	8.0
FLUSHING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Flushing	0.9 mi	128	7.5
PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS Whitestone	1.0 mi	1,057	8.3
SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING Flushing	1.0 mi	46	6.7
THE LOWELL SCHOOL Whitestone	0.9 mi	113	7.6
JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD Flushing	1.1 mi	619	7.9
FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Flushing	1.1 mi	401	7.0
PS 32 STATE STREET Flushing	1.0 mi	836	7.3
CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone	1.0 mi	80	8.5
PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS Whitestone	1.0 mi	457	7.8
PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY Whitestone	1.3 mi	556	7.9
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES Flushing	1.1 mi	450	7.0
PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN Flushing	1.0 mi	342	7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11354 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,833

Median Home Value

$521,000

Median Rent

$1,766/mo

Population

52,325

College Educated

32.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Avg Commute

39.8 min

Poverty Rate

18.1%

Median Age

48.1

Similar Schools

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BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	71	6.1
HA'OR BEACON SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	52	6.1
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York, NY	49	6.1
MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-SDA Middletown, NY	54	6.1
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Alden, NY	104	6.1
CHABAD OF NORTHEAST QUEENS HEBREW SCHOOL Bayside, NY	63	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mel Catholic Academy

What grades does St Mel Catholic Academy serve?

St Mel Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend St Mel Catholic Academy?

St Mel Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mel Catholic Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mel Catholic Academy rank in NY?

St Mel Catholic Academy ranks #571 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Mel Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mel 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 St Mel Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Mel 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 Mel Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Mel Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 62 Good Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment: 76
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
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) 539-8211

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