St Mary Gate Of Heaven School offer classes from Kindergarten through Eighth grades and offer an after school program.
Our school strives to provide the best level of education possible and adheres to the highest standards.
Our outstanding faculty and staff take the utmost pride in their endeavors and consider student learning their paramount goal.
We at St. Mary Gate of Heaven School are a service to the people of the community.
Our goal is to provide the children of Ozone Park and surrounding communities with an environment in which to grow as whole persons spiritually, mentally, and physically in a Catholic context modeled on gospel values.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
329 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Gate Of Heaven Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for St. Mary Gate Of Heaven Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Mary Gate Of Heaven Catholic Academy located?
St. Mary Gate Of Heaven Catholic Academy is located in the South Ozone Park neighborhood of Ozone Park, NY.
School Reviews
5 9/14/2020
My son graduated from this school in 1997. The education he received here went far above any expectations. The teachers, parents, Principal and Staff were so dedicated in providing not just education, but the tools our children would need in later life. I highly recommend this school to anybody.
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