At a Glance
A Small Episcopal Middle School in Residential Maspeth
Families seeking a small, diverse, faith-based middle school in a residential Queens neighborhood who can manage a commute without easy subway access. Particularly well-suited for parents who value tight community and religious education in a coed setting.
- Very high diversity index (0.91) — one of the most diverse private middle schools in the city
- Small enrollment of ~200 students creates tight-knit community
- Episcopal affiliation offers faith-based values for families seeking that environment
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio provides more individualized attention
- Transit accessibility is limited — families should consider commute logistics carefully
- Smaller school means fewer extracurricular options and less departmental depth
- Faith-based affiliation may not suit all families
- At $68/100, the neighborhood safety score is moderate — parents should visit to assess
A small Episcopal middle school with a moderate student-teacher ratio serving grades 6-8 in Queens.
Very diverse student body with strong Hispanic and White representation, plus meaningful Black and multiracial populations. The small enrollment creates an intimate community feel.
Maspeth is a residential, working-class neighborhood in central Queens known for its quiet streets and strong community feel. The area is predominantly single- and multi-family homes rather than high-density apartment buildings.
The transit score of 36/100 indicates limited subway access — most families will likely drive or rely on buses. The area has a suburban quality despite being in NYC, so a car is helpful though not essential.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews highlight small class sizes, individual attention, college credit opportunities, and welcoming community atmosphere. Some note academics and sports emphasis. Mixed feedback includes criticism of cost.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Maspeth.
- What grades does MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL serve?
- MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL?
- MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL in?
- MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL is in Maspeth, Queens.
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