At a Glance
A Welcoming Catholic Elementary School in Diverse Richmond Hill
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in a genuinely diverse, welcoming community. It's a strong fit for parents who value faith formation alongside academic basics and want their children to grow up in a multicultural environment. Particularly well-suited for families already connected to the parish or those who live in the Richmond Hill/Ozone Park area.
- Catholic elementary school serving pre-K through 5th grade — a true neighborhood parish school
- Very diverse student body with no single ethnic majority
- Moderate size (303 students) allows for personal attention without being overly small
- Located in family-friendly Richmond Hill, Queens
- Part of the Roman Catholic parish school system with established traditions
- The 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio is higher than some boutique private schools — this isn't ultra-small
- As a Catholic school, tuition applies, and parents should confirm current costs
- Religious affiliation means some component of faith-based instruction — this may or may not align with all families' preferences
- Limited to elementary grades only — families will need to plan for middle/high school transitions
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy is a Roman Catholic elementary school serving pre-K through 5th grade. It's part of the parish-based school network and maintains Catholic identity through religious instruction, values formation, and liturgical life — but serves a very diverse student body that reflects its Queens neighborhood.
The student body is genuinely diverse — almost half Hispanic, more than a quarter Asian, with meaningful White and Black representation. With a Diversity Index of 0.7359 (on a 0-1 scale), this is a high-diversity school. Parents can expect their children to learn and grow alongside peers from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Richmond Hill in Queens is a working-to-middle-class neighborhood with a strong sense of community. It's known for its detached and semi-detached homes, tree-lined streets, and mix of immigrant families — particularly from South Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The area has a family-friendly feel with local shops, parks, and good subway access.
Richmond Hill is a walkable residential neighborhood. Families living in the area can likely walk or drive easily to the school. The area is well-served by public transit, making it accessible from other parts of Queens and into Manhattan.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive reviews praising teachers, communication, family events, and caring environment; some concerns about Spanish curriculum and food quality noted
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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