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#410 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 41% of private schools

The Mary Louis Academy

High School · Jamaica, NY

A private high school in Jamaica, NY serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

17621 WEXFORD TER, Jamaica, NY 11432

  • 11.1:1 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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index71%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment570
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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 The Mary Louis 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,395

Median home value

$826,100

Median rent

$1,841/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

37%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White45.3%
Hispanic23.0%
Black13.5%
Two or More9.3%
Asian7.7%
Pacific Islander0.7%
Native American0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High School for Community LeadershipEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.6 mi495Compare →
Hillside Arts & Letters AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.6 mi432Compare →
Jamaica Gateway to the SciencesEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.6 mi521Compare →
Queens Collegiate - a College Board SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.36–120.6 mi686Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The Mary Louis Academy is listed in Jamaica, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Mary Louis Academy

The Mary Louis Academy is a private high school in Jamaica, NY, serving approximately 570 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Mary Louis Academy

What grades does The Mary Louis Academy serve?

The Mary Louis Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Mary Louis Academy?

The Mary Louis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Mary Louis Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at The Mary Louis Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Mary Louis Academy rank in NY?

The Mary Louis Academy ranks #410 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Mary Louis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

The Mary Louis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Mary Louis Academy a private school?

Yes, The Mary Louis Academy is a private all-girls 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 The Mary Louis Academy a religious school?

The Mary Louis Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
570
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Area population (ZIP 11432)
63,730
Area average commute
43.5 min
Area median age
39.6
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 11432; 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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