Independent Catholic: Rooted in Tradition, Free to Innovate

Holy Child Academy is proud to be Long Island’s only independent Catholic school. This unique status means:

• Catholic Identity – Daily prayer, monthly Mass, and service opportunities form the foundation of student life.

• Independence – With its own governance, Holy Child has the freedom to innovate academically and culturally.

• Balance – Families experience the strength of Catholic tradition alongside a modern, flexible approach to learning.

This independence allows Holy Child to respond to the needs of today’s families while remaining firmly rooted in faith and values and academics. An independent Catholic school like Holy Child has the freedom to innovate because it is not bound by state-mandated curricula or district requirements. This independence allows us to design programs that meet the needs of today’s learners, integrating academics, arts, athletics, and faith in a way that best supports the whole child. We can respond quickly to educational research, implement cutting-edge teaching methods, and create a learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and character development. Our mission drives every decision, giving us the flexibility to provide an education that is both rigorous and relevant in today’s rapidly changing world.