At a Glance
A Tiny Community-Focused Program with Remarkable Personal Attention
Families seeking an intimate, community-based setting with extreme teacher attention — ideal for children who benefit from highly individualized support or who might get lost in larger schools. Best for parents who live in or near Springfield Gardens and have transportation, and who value a secular, diverse environment over traditional academic prestige.
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio — extraordinary personal attention
- Tiny enrollment of 16 students creates a family-like atmosphere
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one combined setting
- High diversity index (0.80) reflecting a multiracial community
- Nonsectarian option in an area with limited private choices
- Run by Birch Family Service, a community-focused organization
- Very small enrollment (16 students) — this isn't a typical school experience and may not suit children who thrive in larger social settings
- No white students currently enrolled — if diversity in the traditional sense matters to you, this is worth noting
- Low transit accessibility means you'll need a car
- Moderate safety score (62) — comparable to most NYC neighborhoods but not among the safest
- Limited information available about academic programs or extracurricular offerings
- As a private school, tuition applies — exact cost not disclosed here
A community-based nonsectarian school run by Birch Family Service, serving pre-K through 5th grade with an extraordinarily small enrollment of 16 students.
The student body is predominantly Black (50%) and Hispanic (43.8%), with a small Asian population (6.2%). The diversity index of 0.80 is high, reflecting a community with substantial representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups. With just 16 students total, the community is tiny — think extended family vibe rather than typical school population.
Springfield Gardens sits in southeastern Queens, a residential neighborhood known for its quiet, suburban feel. The area is predominantly residential with single-family homes. The transit score of 18 indicates this is a car-dependent area — public transportation options are limited compared to more urban parts of the city. The safety score of 62 suggests an average New York City neighborhood, neither particularly high nor low crime.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. The low transit score (18/100) means you'll likely need a vehicle for daily commutes and errands. Walking to nearby amenities is possible but destinations are spread out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville.
- What grades does BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD serve?
- BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD?
- BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD public, charter, or private?
- BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD in?
- BIRCH FAMILY SERVICE-SPRINGFIELD GRD is in Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Queens.
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