Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy

11110 115th St
South Ozone Park, NY 11420

Tel: (718) 843-4184

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is dedicated to the development of Christian values emanating from the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Following the Catholic tradition as was begun by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill, an active faith response within the school, parish, and outside community is emphasized to every child.

Therefore, as a school community in addition to our Liturgies, we not only celebrate, pray and worship together daily, our students are involved in a variety of service projects that call for community involvement that benefit the needy and elderly in our community and beyond.

The faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child.

As a result, students consistently perform well on State Standardized tests surpassing local, national and Diocesan scores.

Our students are accepted by their first choice of the best Catholic and Specialized Public High Schools in the area and are often awarded scholarships.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 392 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help 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)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

392 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Endowment Size

$150 million

School Notes

School Motto: Committed to the Development of the Whole Child

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is dedicated to the development of Christian values emanating from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Following the Catholic tradition as was begun by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill, an active faith response within the school, parish, and outside community is emphasized to every child.
Therefore, as a school community in addition to our Liturgies, we not only celebrate, pray and worship together daily, our students are involved in a variety of service projects that call for community involvement that benefit the needy and elderly in our community and beyond.
The faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School are committed to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child.
As a result, students consistently perform well on State Standardized tests surpassing local, national and Diocesan scores.
Our students are accepted by their first choice of the best Catholic and Specialized Public High Schools in the area and are often awarded scholarships.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy's ranking?

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 392 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).