Our Story
Founded in 2000, Merrick Academy proudly stands as one of the first charter schools in New York City & the very first in Queens. Located in Springfield Gardens, our school serves 750 students from Kindergarten through 6th grade. With an extended school day from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, we provide parents with greater flexibility and ensure that our students receive ample learning time with their dedicated teachers.
Our STEAM-based program inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity through a rich curriculum that includes science, math, literature, arts, world languages, and technology. We nurture respect, compassion, and responsibility, preparing students to thrive as lifelong learners and engaged global citizens.
At Merrick Academy, our teachers and staff are dedicated to fostering a community of lifelong learners. Everyday we strive to give our best and lead our students toward excellence.
Our Mission
At Merrick Academy, we inspire every student through a STEAM-focused, inquiry-based education. Our exceptional faculty and innovative curriculum ensure equitable opportunities, nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving, and literacy skills. By partnering with families, we support holistic development, preparing students for high-performing high schools, college, and successful careers.
Our Vision
Merrick Academy is a STEAM-based school that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry amongst all learners in an environment that provides extensive whole-child support. Our vision is to ensure equity and empowerment for all learners through effective and innovative approaches to teaching and learning fostered by a world-class faculty.
Our Philosophy
The fundamental belief at Merrick Academy is that ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN. All children have the right to attend schools in which they can progress and learn. They shall have a real opportunity to learn equally rigorous content. We hold our school accountable to the same standards as those of the highest-performing schools in our state.
The Academy encourages teachers to engage in performance-based instruction so that our students learn both the basics and the higher-level skills they will need after graduation. Performance-based classes are more difficult to design and teach than the lecture approach, but they help children learn better and become excited about learning presentations so that they have mastered knowledge and skills in language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science.
