At a Glance
A Small, Multilingual K-5 Community Where Kids Are Known
Families seeking a small, progressive elementary school with multilingual exposure (Spanish and Mandarin), strong creative arts, and a community where teachers know each child well. Ideal for parents who value personalized attention over scale and want their elementary-aged child in a nurturing but academically oriented environment.
- Very low student-teacher ratio — this is a small, personal community
- Bilingual program with both Spanish and Mandarin offered
- Creative arts integrated through music and drama programs
- Coding introduced at the elementary level
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one cohesive K-5 setting
- Tuition is $31,500 for 2026-27 — mid-range for NYC private schools
- Application deadline is not publicly listed — families should reach out directly
- As an independent school, admission is selective
- Only K-5 (with pre-K) — families will need to plan for middle school transition
An independent K-5 school with a very low student-teacher ratio, focused on academic and personal development through contextualized learning
A tight-knit parent community attracted to the school's progressive approach and personalized feel
Long Island City-Hunters Point is a rapidly growing family neighborhood in Queens with waterfront access, proximity to Manhattan, and a mix of new developments and established residential blocks
The neighborhood is very walkable with easy access to the 7 train and ferry options to Manhattan
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents praise teachers as thoughtful, engaging, and wonderful; note students thrive in competitive school environments
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Long Island City-Hunters Point.
- What grades does GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL serve?
- GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL?
- GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL in?
- GANTRY VIEW SCHOOL is in Long Island City-Hunters Point, Queens.
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