St. Rose of Lima School was founded in 1965, and has been servicing the students of the Rockaway community since then. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy opened September 1, 2013.
“Christ is the reason for our school”
Enrollment – St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy consists of a diverse population of over 360 students from Nursery through 8th grade “proudly reflecting the community we serve” (data from September 2016).
Test Scores – Our students perform equal to the Diocese of Brooklyn, and above neighboring public schools, on NYS mandated tests.
Teaching Staff – Our fully qualified faculty of dedicated teachers range in years of service from 1 – 35 years, most with their Masters and others working at attaining it. We are fortunate to have a religious sister on staff.
Guidance Counselor – a guidance counselor for all students.
Nurse – a full time nurse for all students provided by the Board of Health.
Class Size – Presently, we have 1 Nursery class, 2 Pre-K classes and 2 classes on each level except 5th, 7th and 8th grades.