At a Glance
An affordable Catholic academy rooted in the Hispanic heart of Jackson Heights
Best suited for
Catholic or culturally Catholic families in Jackson Heights, Corona, and western Queens who want an affordable faith-based elementary education for their children and value a school that reflects their community.
What stands out
- Tuition of roughly $4,950–$5,800 makes Catholic schooling accessible to working- and middle-income Queens families.
- The R.E.A.C.H. project (Respecting Ethnic and Cultural Heritage) treats students' cultural backgrounds as something to be honored and taught, not just acknowledged.
- TACHS test prep is built into the upper-grade experience, giving 5th graders a clear runway into Brooklyn/Queens Catholic high schools.
- A 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio is generous for an elementary school, especially at this price point.
Things to consider
- Web reviews are genuinely mixed — some families praise the transformation and community feel, while others have raised concerns about administration. Visit and talk to current parents before committing.
- The school ends at 5th grade, so you'll face another admissions cycle for middle school. The TACHS prep helps if you stay in the Catholic system.
- Reaching the school requires a car, bus, or rideshare — there is no nearby subway, which is a real logistics consideration for car-free families.
- This is a Catholic school in mission and practice — daily religion, sacramental preparation, and a faith-based community are part of the daily experience, not electives.
Identity
A parish Catholic elementary school serving PK through 5th grade under the Diocese of Brooklyn, committed to educating the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — within the teachings and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The mission emphasizes lifelong learning, Christian values, and service to others. Coed.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (about 84%), with smaller shares of Multiracial, Asian, Black, White, and Native American families, mirroring the immigrant-rooted character of the surrounding neighborhood. The REACH project (Respecting Ethnic and Cultural Heritage) signals that cultural identity is actively celebrated, not just accommodated.
Neighborhood
Jackson Heights is one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the country, with a median household income of about $72,762 and roughly one in seven residents living below the poverty line. About a third of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area is dense, transit-rich in principle, but this particular school sits on a quieter residential block away from the subway corridor.
There is no subway station within a 20-minute walk of the school, so most families will arrive by car, school bus, or MTA local bus — plan your commute accordingly.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise transformation, excellent education, and welcoming community; others cite concerns about administration and school environment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Jackson Heights.
- What grades does OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Jackson Heights, Queens.