At a Glance
A values-driven Catholic education where diversity meets tradition in Queens
Families seeking a traditional Catholic college-preparatory high school in Queens who value a diverse student body, want a larger school community, and are comfortable with faith-based education. Especially well-suited for families living in Queens or on the border of Nassau County who want their children to attend a coed school with strong academic foundations and values-based programming.
- Roman Catholic college-preparatory program with Marianist values
- Large coed student body — over 1,500 students — offering a full high school social experience
- High diversity index (0.72) with a majority-minority student body
- Four-year comprehensive program spanning grades 9-12
- Strong emphasis on service learning and community engagement
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio is moderate — larger than elite private schools but smaller than typical public schools
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction and liturgy are part of the curriculum — families should be comfortable with this element
- Queens location requires a car or long commute for many Manhattan families
- Size means less individual attention than smallest private schools
- Tuition and fees apply — not a free public option
A Roman Catholic coed high school serving grades 9-12 in Queens, offering a college-preparatory curriculum grounded in Marianist tradition and values-based education.
With 1,506 students across four grades, Molloy is a sizable private school that still maintains a sense of community. The student body is notably diverse — nearly 55% students of color, with significant Hispanic (27%) and Asian (11%) representation alongside a white majority. The diversity index of 0.72 reflects a genuinely multicultural student population.
Molloy sits in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, a residential Queens neighborhood with strong family ties and good density. The area offers a suburban feel within the city, with access to the Van Wyck Expressway and nearby mass transit. Families come here specifically for the schools and the quieter, tree-lined streets that feel a world away from Manhattan.
Located in a car-friendly Queens neighborhood, the school is accessible by car from major thoroughfares. Families from across the borough and parts of Long Island often drive or get dropped off, as the area is less walkable than Manhattan or parts of Brooklyn.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise comprehensive education focusing on mind, body, and spirit; strong academic rigor balanced with spiritual development; excellent college preparation; diverse community; responsive teachers; highly personalized guidance support
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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- ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
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- ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL in?
- ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL is in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Queens.
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