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INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY

89-15 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD

At a Glance

A small, family-focused Catholic elementary school in Queens Village with hands-on STEM offerings

Best suited for

Families seeking an affordable Catholic elementary education in Queens who value hands-on STEM (the hydroponics lab is a real differentiator), want a small school environment, and are comfortable with a traditional Catholic approach to values and academics. Particularly well-suited for families already connected to the parish or looking for faith-based schooling in eastern Queens.

What stands out
  • Hydroponics lab providing hands-on STEM learning
  • Fully equipped computer lab
  • Diocese of Brooklyn accreditation
  • Catholic faith-based curriculum with emphasis on moral development
  • Small class sizes allowing for personal attention
  • Tuition under $6,000 annually makes it one of the more affordable private Catholic options
Things to consider
  • Tuition appears unusually low at $5,000 — verify with the school directly
  • Mixed parent reviews suggest inconsistent experiences; visit and talk to current families
  • Application deadline is not publicly listed — contact the school for dates
  • Focuses on elementary grades only (PK-5) — families need a plan for middle school
  • Catholic identity is central — families should be comfortable with faith-based education
  • Eastern Queens location requires car transportation for most families
IdentityThe School Aims To Develop Students As Moral Decision Makers, Effective Communicators, Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers, And Lifelong Learners, Preparing Them Academically, Spiritually, And Technologically For Higher Education While Instilling Catholic Values.

A small Catholic elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 5th, emphasizing family-oriented values, academic rigor, and spiritual development within a caring environment.

CommunityModerate

Parent reviews present mixed feedback — some families praise the teachers and sense of safety, while others express concerns about how students are treated and labeled. The small size allows for personal attention but also means community dynamics can feel intimate in ways that don't work for every family.

NeighborhoodQueens Village

Queens Village is a residential neighborhood in eastern Queens with a moderate family density. The school sits along Francis Lewis Boulevard, a major thoroughfare that provides good driving access but is less walkable for families without cars.

Located on a busy boulevard in eastern Queens — practical primarily for families who can drive or rely on car transportation.

Notable Programs

hydroponics labfully equipped computer labNew York State and Diocese of Brooklyn curriculum

What Parents Are Saying

mixed - negative reviews cite concerns about teacher treatment of students and labeling, while positive reviews praise teachers and safety; limited to 2 distinct sources with opposing views

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Queens Village.
What grades does INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
What neighborhood is INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
INCARNATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Queens Village, Queens.
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