For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 481 students in Merrick, NY (there are , serving 5,312 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Merrick, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Merrick, NY include Grace Christian Academy and Progressive School Of Long Island.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
25% of private schools in Merrick, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Merrick 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Smith Street
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1425 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 868-6835
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 868-6835
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merokee Day School
Daycare / Preschool
10 Wynsum Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-6333
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-6333
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Merrick Woods
Daycare / Preschool
1075 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 483-7272
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 483-7272
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Merrick, New York 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
730 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-5797
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 378-5797
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Overview
This Town (Merrick)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
481 Students
424,309 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
44 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,175
$22,435
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
73 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
15%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
366 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
76%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Merrick, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Merrick, NY include Grace Christian Academy and Progressive School Of Long Island.
How many private schools are located in Merrick?
4 private schools are located in Merrick.
What percentage of students in Merrick go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Merrick are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrick?
25% of private schools in Merrick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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