7 Catholic Schools In NYC Set To Close This June: See Where

NEW YORK CITY — Seven Catholic schools in New York City will be closing at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, officials said.

The Diocese of Brooklyn disclosed that the schools will close in June due to financial challenges and enrollment declines over the last several years.

"The decision to close them was made only after careful consideration and with great sorrow," Diocese Superintendent of Schools Deacon Kevin McCormack said in a statement.

The diocese said they tried to stabilize finances and enrollment at the schools, but they determined that the schools "could no longer operate in a pastoral and fiscally responsible manner."

The total deficits reached millions of dollars, the diocese said.

The seven schools that will close at the end of the school year will be:

Queens

• Sacred Heart Catholic Academy in Cambria Heights
• St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy in Elmhurst
• St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy in Jamaica
• Incarnation Catholic Academy in Queens Village
• St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy in Woodhaven
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy in Ozone Park.

Brooklyn

• Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy in Canarsie.

The diocese said they will help affected families in finding nearby Catholic schools. Resources for staff and faculty will also be available.

The diocese has also launched a website for families and students