At a Glance
A large, traditional Catholic elementary school rooted in a tight-knit Queens parish community
Best suited for
Active Catholic families in or near Middle Village who want a large parish-school community, a full enrichment menu, and faith formation built into the school day — and who are comfortable driving rather than taking the subway.
What stands out
- At nearly 500 students, it offers a larger peer community than most Catholic elementary schools, which can be a plus for kids who thrive with a big class cohort and lots of teammates for CYO sports.
- The Siena Club connects students to the broader Aquinas Society of the Diocese of Brooklyn, giving older kids a sense of belonging to something larger than their own parish.
- A full complement of enrichment — art, music, foreign language, honor society, youth ministry, and CYO athletics — is included in the standard program.
- NCEA accreditation signals adherence to nationally recognized Catholic school standards.
Things to consider
- Parent reviews are mixed, with several families raising concerns about the administration and principal; prospective parents should visit and speak with current families directly.
- The student-teacher ratio of nearly 19:1 is on the higher end for a private elementary school, so classrooms are fuller than at small progressive or Montessori options.
- The student body is overwhelmingly white and culturally homogeneous, which may or may not match what your family is looking for.
- The 14-minute walk to the nearest subway (the M at Middle Village-Metropolitan Av) means this school is not a realistic subway commute for most families.
Identity
A coeducational Roman Catholic elementary school affiliated with the Diocese of Brooklyn, offering a faith-centered curriculum with an emphasis on academic rigor and a love of learning. The school is accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association and serves students from Pre-K through fifth grade. As a parish school, its identity is rooted in Catholic tradition and sacramental life rather than a particular pedagogical philosophy.
Community
With over 490 students, Our Lady of Hope is one of the larger Catholic elementary schools in the area, drawing a sizable parish community. The student body is notably homogeneous, with the vast majority identifying as white, reflecting the demographics of its Middle Village catchment more than the borough of Queens as a whole. Families enrolling here are typically looking for a familiar, faith-aligned environment rather than a culturally diverse setting.
Neighborhood
Middle Village is a quiet, middle-class residential pocket of Queens with a median household income just over $93,000 and a low poverty rate of around 7 percent. About a third of adults here hold a bachelor's degree, and the neighborhood reads as classic outer-borough family territory — single-family homes, parish churches, and local shops rather than commuter bustle. The community skews older and more established than many parts of Queens.
The nearest subway is the Middle Village-Metropolitan Av station on the M line, about a 14-minute walk away, so most families will drive or use local bus service rather than the subway.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise engaged teachers and quality academics, while others report negative experiences with administration; multiple reviews mention principal behavior concerns
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Middle Village.
- What grades does OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Middle Village, Queens.