Merrick Academy was approved by the New York State Board of Regents on May 4, 2000 and opened in September 2000. The founding principal, Alma L. Alston, was instrumental in the formation of the school and the chartering process.

CHARTERED BY - State University of New York

MANAGEMENT COMPANY - Victory Schools, Inc.

FACILITY - Attractive, modern two-story building

GRADES - Kindergarten-6

CURRENT ENROLLMENT - 500
Total Capacity - 500

ADMISSIONS - Students are selected for admission to the Academy via a strict lottery system.

CLASS SIZE - 25

STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO:
Grades K-3/Ratio 25:2
Grades 4-6/Ratio 25:1

SCHOOL DAY - 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (After School Program is available)
7:30-8:00 - Breakfast
4:00-6:00 - Afterschool Program

UNIFORMS - Students are required to wear uniforms.

MEALS: Free, reduced and paid price meals are offered to eligible students.