How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in St. Ephrem Catholic Academy! 

We have been here for more than 100 years, serving the community through good times and bad. We would be honored to serve you as well.

If you are interested in our school, we encourage you to get in touch by calling (718) 833-1440 or via e-mail at: [email protected]. You can also follow the links below to fill out an online form to request more information or apply.  

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FAQs

We offer a 3-year-old program with options of three half days, three full days, and five full days. Many families start with three half days and then switch to five full days.

Our 4 year-old and Kindergarten are full-day programs. 

A child needs to be 3 years old by December 31st of the year they are beginning PreK-3. 

A child needs to be 4 years old by December 31st of the year they are beginning PreK-4.

A child needs to be 5 years old by December 31st of the year they are beginning Kindergarten.

Our PreK-3 and PreK-4 program is from 8:00 AM-2:45 PM.

Grades K-2 is from 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM.

Grades 3-5 is from 8:00 AM - 2:55 PM.

Grades 6-8 is from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

Our Early Drop-Off Program begins at 7:15 AM. It costs $6 per day. 

Our Extended Day Program begins at dismissal and ends at 6:00 PM.  The program's cost starts at $8 for the first hour and drops in price for each additional hour used. 

Yes, Futures in Education provides aid to families in need. For more information please call Michele James at (718) 833-1010 between 8 am -5 pm Monday-Friday

The average class size varies from year to year. Currently, our PreK-3 class is comprised of 9 students, our PreK-4 class is comprised of 12 students and our Kindergarten classes have 15 students each. 

Our PreK-3, PreK-4 and Kindergarten classes are comprised of a teacher and a teacher assistant.