At a Glance
A Tiny, Tight-Knit Elementary Where Every Child Is Known by Name
Families seeking an intimate, personalized elementary experience who live in Queens or are willing to commit to a significant commute. Particularly appealing to those with Armenian cultural ties, or families who prioritize knowing every teacher and student in the school. Parents who value diversity or need easy transit access should look elsewhere.
- Tiny scale — only 55 students across all grades means genuine community
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional individualized attention
- Armenian cultural heritage without religious requirements
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one seamless elementary experience
- Quiet, suburban-feel neighborhood in Queens
- Extremely homogeneous student body — low diversity
- Commute from Manhattan or other boroughs is likely long
- No DOE quality metrics available (private school) — harder to objectively assess academic performance
- Very small class sizes may limit social options for some children
- Location requires a car for practical daily life
Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School is a minuscule private elementary with deep roots in the Armenian community, operating as a nonsectarian institution. The school maintains an intimate scale — only 55 students across all elementary grades — which defines nearly every aspect of the experience.
The student body is notably homogeneous — over 90% white — with very small percentages of Asian and Hispanic students and zero Black or Native American enrollment. This is one of the least diverse student populations you'll find in New York City private schools.
Auburndale is a quiet, residential neighborhood in eastern Queens, known for its tree-lined streets and single-family homes. It's the kind of neighborhood where families have porches and backyards — more suburban feel than most of the city. The school sits along Horace Harding Expressway, which provides car access but isn't particularly walkable to transit.
This is a car-dependent location. Families without a vehicle will find this challenging — there's no easy subway access, and the Long Island Rail Road's Auburndale station is a walk but not convenient. If you're relying on public transit from Manhattan or other boroughs, factor in a significant commute.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive reviews praise small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, caring teachers, academically challenging education, and supportive school community described as a '2nd family'; described as a 'hidden gem in Queens'
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Auburndale.
- What grades does HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL serve?
- HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL?
- HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL in?
- HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL is in Auburndale, Queens.
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