At a Glance
A Church of God Community School Where Academic Rigor Meets Faith-Based Values in Diverse South Ozone Park
Families in Queens or western Long Island seeking a faith-based elementary education who value a smaller school community and don't need a highly diverse student body. Parents who want their children to receive academic preparation combined with Christian moral teaching, and who are comfortable with a school where the majority population is Asian-American while maintaining a Church of God Protestant identity.
- Small-school feel with 11:1 student-teacher ratio allowing for individual attention
- Church of God affiliation provides faith-based character education alongside academics
- Pre-K through 5th grade creates a continuous K-5 experience
- Located in affordable Queens neighborhood with suburban feel
- Established private school with stable enrollment around 420 students
- Religious instruction is woven into the program — secular families should visit to ensure philosophical fit
- Asian-majority population means less racial diversity than many NYC private schools
- Commute from Manhattan or Brooklyn could be lengthy — location favors Queens or Long Island families
- No visible arts, athletics, or special program data provided — ask about extracurricular offerings
- Church of God affiliation may be less familiar than Catholic or Jewish day schools to some families
Al-Ihsan Academy is a Church of God-affiliated private school serving pre-K through 5th grade with approximately 420 students. The 11:1 student-teacher ratio creates a middle-ground — smaller than a typical public school but not an intimate boutique program. The school's name suggests Islamic influence (Al-Ihsan is an Arabic term meaning excellence or perfection in Islamic theology), yet the affiliation is with the Church of God Protestant denomination, indicating a unique blend of cultural and religious identity.
The student body is notably homogeneous in one sense — nearly 78% Asian — with most of the remainder White (17%) and a small Black population (5%). This isn't a racially diverse school in the typical NYC sense, but it does represent a specific community: families who have chosen a faith-based education in a neighborhood where that choice is available. The school likely functions as a tight-knit community where families know each other, parents are involved, and students move through grades with familiar faces.
South Ozone Park is a residential Queens neighborhood near the border with Nassau County, characterized by detached and semi-detached homes, local businesses along major corridors, and a growing immigrant population. It's accessible by the A train and several bus routes, though a car is helpful for many families. The area offers a quieter, more suburban feel than much of NYC while still being in the city — appealing to families who want space and affordability without giving up city access.
The school is on Rockaway Boulevard, a major Queens thoroughfare. The area is drivable and walkable for basic errands, with some public transit access, though South Ozone Park is more car-dependent than neighborhoods closer to Manhattan. Families should consider commute logistics carefully — this isn't a walking-to-school neighborhood for most.
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What Parents Are Saying
4.0/5 rating on GreatSchools (6 reviews); 5.0/5 rating on Private School Review (2 reviews); parents describe school as good with dedicated principal and diverse amenities
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is AL-IHSAN ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for AL-IHSAN ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in South Ozone Park.
- What grades does AL-IHSAN ACADEMY serve?
- AL-IHSAN ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into AL-IHSAN ACADEMY?
- AL-IHSAN ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is AL-IHSAN ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- AL-IHSAN ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is AL-IHSAN ACADEMY in?
- AL-IHSAN ACADEMY is in South Ozone Park, Queens.
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