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Catholic School Admissions in Brooklyn- St. Mark Catholic Academy

St. Mark Catholic Academy is a trusted Catholic elementary school in Brooklyn for over 100 years in Sheepshead Bay, offering faith-based education for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. As a welcoming and inclusive private Catholic school in Brooklyn, NY, we admit students into our 3K For All, Pre-K For All, and Kindergarten through 8th Grade of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the school.

St. Mark Catholic Academy does not discriminate in the administration of its Catholic school admissions policies, educational programs, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, or other school-administered activities.

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Catholic School Enrollment Requirements (Brooklyn, NY)

As part of the Catholic school enrollment process in Brooklyn, all newly accepted students must submit the following before the start of school:
State-issued birth certificate
Baptismal certificate (for Roman Catholic students, if applicable)
Proof of a medical examination
Complete immunization records in accordance with New York State school requirements
Additional medical, dental, or vision exams may be required depending on grade level.
Students registering for Grades 1 to 8 will be accepted only if their previous academic and conduct records are satisfactory.
All incoming students for kindergarten and Grades 1 to 8 are required to meet with a member of the school administration before admission can be approved.

Age Requirements for Catholic School Admission (2026)

To qualify for Catholic school admission in Brooklyn for the 2026 school year, students must meet the following age requirements:

3K for All Catholic School, Brooklyn: Child must be 3 years old by December 31, 2026
Pre-K for All Catholic School, Brooklyn: Child must be 4 years old by December 31, 2026
Kindergarten Catholic School, Brooklyn: Child must be 5 years old by December 31, 2026

Students with Special Needs & Learning Support

St. Mark Catholic Academy considers applications from students with special needs with the same care and respect given to all applicants. As an inclusive Catholic school in Brooklyn, each child is evaluated individually to determine whether the school can provide an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Admissions decisions for students with learning differences are based on:

Severity and degree of the learning disability
Level of academic or behavioral support required
Specialized services or equipment needed
Number of students with disabilities in the assigned class
Available school resources, support personnel, and class size
Accessibility of school facilities
Required accommodations and the school’s ability to meet them
Review of the child’s IEP or IESP, if applicable

Parents and/or the public school district in which the student resides shall be responsible for any additional special education services that a student may require.

St. Mark Catholic Academy works collaboratively with the Office of the Superintendent of Schools to ensure that each student’s educational needs are best met.