At a Glance
An Episcopal middle school where individualized attention meets real college credit.
Best suited for
Families who want a small, faith-rooted middle school with serious academic stretch — including real college credits — and who can navigate a car-based commute to Queens.
What stands out
- Up to 27 college credits available through partnerships with Concordia College and St. John's University — exceptionally rare for a middle school.
- An 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio in a school of just 199 students means teachers really do know each kid.
- The "MLS Streams" program lets students choose a focus track — STEM + religion, arts, mathematics, or service — within the standard curriculum.
- 1:1 iPad learning is baked into daily instruction, not offered as a separate enrichment.
- An Episcopal identity that explicitly welcomes students of all beliefs and backgrounds, rather than a strict denominational filter.
Things to consider
- Middle school only — families will need a separate plan for high school, and the transition out is worth thinking about early.
- No subway within a 20-minute walk means the daily commute almost certainly involves a car or school transportation, which can be a real constraint for families without flexibility.
- Tuition tops out above $11,000, which is modest by NYC private school standards but still a stretch for many working families.
- Rolling admissions make it easy to apply late, but the small size means spots can fill unpredictably — earlier is generally better.
Identity
Founded as an Episcopal school, Martin Luther offers a Christ-centered education with an emphasis on individualized instruction, self-discovery, and respect for the beliefs of others — a notably inclusive take on Christian schooling. It serves grades 6 through 8 as a combined middle school, and is fully coeducational. The curriculum is framed as interdisciplinary and rigorous, weaving faith and values into academic study rather than segregating them.
Community
With a diversity index of 0.91, the student body reflects one of the more genuinely mixed communities you will find in a NYC private school — roughly a third Hispanic, a third White, with meaningful Black, Asian, and multiracial representation. Parents describe the atmosphere as welcoming, and the small enrollment of 199 students means most families know each other well. Tuition ranges from $6,500 to $11,200, which is meaningfully lower than many NYC private schools but still reflects real financial commitment.
Neighborhood
Maspeth is a working- and middle-class pocket of western Queens with a median household income near $87,000 and a poverty rate around 11% — a neighborhood that is neither affluent nor struggling, but solidly blue-collar and family-rooted. The area is more industrial and residential than touristy, with long-time residents and small businesses shaping the feel. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is beyond walking distance of the subway, so families should plan on driving, school bus, or a longer commute via connecting transit.
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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
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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.