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EZRA ACADEMY

119-45 UNION TURNPIKE

At a Glance

A small, highly personalized nonsectarian high school with an extraordinarily low student-teacher ratio

Best suited for

Families in Queens seeking a small, intimate private high school with secular values and a highly diverse student body, where their child will receive significant individual attention. Ideal for students who thrive in close-knit environments rather than large school settings.

What stands out
  • Extraordinarily low 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio — among the smallest in NYC private schools
  • Very high diversity index of 0.9022 — no single ethnic group dominates
  • Extremely small total enrollment (377 students) creates an intimate community
  • Nonsectarian affiliation — secular option in a neighborhood with several religious schools
Things to consider
  • Very small school may mean limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger institutions
  • With only ~94 students per grade, class options may be constrained
  • The 3.9:1 ratio likely reflects small class sizes but may indicate a school with limited resources or very high tuition
  • Missing data on tuition, graduation rates, college placement, and specific programs — parents will need to visit
IdentityThe Extreme Smallness Of This School — Under 400 Students Across Four Grades — Suggests A Community Where Every Student Is Known. Without A Religious Affiliation, The School Offers A Secular Approach To Private Education. The Very Low Student-Teacher Ratio Indicates Classes Are Small And Teachers Can Give Significant Individual Support.

A small nonsectarian private high school with an extraordinarily low 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio, offering highly personalized attention in a coed environment.

CommunityVery High — The Diversity Index Of 0.9022 Indicates An Exceptionally Heterogeneous Student Body With No Dominant Ethnic Group.

The student body is notably diverse, with a diversity index of 0.9022 — one of the highest among private schools. No single ethnic group forms a majority: White students make up 41.4%, followed by Multiracial/Other at 20.7%, Hispanic at 19.1%, Black at 9.8%, and Asian at 9%.

NeighborhoodForest Hills

Forest Hills is a tree-lined residential neighborhood in central Queens, known for its brick tudor homes, gardens, and family-friendly atmosphere. The area has strong public transit connections via the E, F, and R trains at Forest Hills-71st Avenue, and the Long Island Rail Road station. Union Turnpike is a major east-west thoroughfare.

The school is located on Union Turnpike, a main road with good bus service. Families driving will find it accessible from most parts of Queens and parts of Nassau County.

Notable Programs

Advanced Placement courses (Biology, Psychology, World History, US History, Political Science, Calculus, Computer Science, Environmental Science)Dual Curriculum (Secular and Judaic Studies)NYS Regent diplomas (Regents, Advanced Regents, Advanced Regents with Honors)Washington D.C. and Alabama tripsIsrael trip

What Parents Are Saying

4.5 rating on GreatSchools based on 2 reviews

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is EZRA ACADEMY a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for EZRA ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Forest Hills.
What grades does EZRA ACADEMY serve?
EZRA ACADEMY serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into EZRA ACADEMY?
EZRA ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is EZRA ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
EZRA ACADEMY is a private school.
What neighborhood is EZRA ACADEMY in?
EZRA ACADEMY is in Forest Hills, Queens.
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