St. Mel Catholic Academy (2026 Profile)

15424 26th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354

Our mission at St. Mel's School is to promote and enhance each individual's wholeness in an academic environment with Christ as our primary model.

Catholic teachings and values, initiated in the home are reinforced by our examples of kindness, respect, and religious beliefs as a faculty and staff and are made an integral part of the students' everyday life in diverse communities.

We hope to foster in each child a sense of self-esteem by providing a quality Catholic education.

This is accomplished by assisting the student to discover and use the tools to develop his/her full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.

This entails monitoring individual and group progress and communication with faculty, administration and parents to assure continued progress.

Working together, school, parents and children will be mutually supportive and responsible for the growth of all.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 280 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,800
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mel Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Student Body

Total Students

280 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

St. Mel Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,800

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Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Aquinas ProgramGirl Scouts

Oratorical SocietyThink Quest

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mel Catholic Academy cost?

St. Mel Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $3,800 for private students.

When is the application deadline for St. Mel Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for St. Mel Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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