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#497 of 992 private schools in NY
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St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Rockaway Beach, NY
A private elementary school in Rockaway Beach, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
154 BEACH 84TH ST, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,829
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11693; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 183 Dr Richard R GreenEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Ps/ms 42 R VernamEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Goldie Maple AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Waterside Children's Studio SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is listed in Rockaway Beach, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Rockaway Beach, NY, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
What grades does St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy serve?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy rank in NY?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy ranks #497 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, St Rose of Lima 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 Rose of Lima Catholic Academy a religious school?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 474-7079
- Area population (ZIP 11693)
- 13,066
- Area average commute
- 48.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 11693; 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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