At a Glance
A faith-rooted parish school where small classes and Sisters of Saint Joseph tradition meet an affluent, suburban stretch of eastern Queens.
Best suited for
Catholic or culturally Catholic families in eastern Queens — or those drawn to a values-driven, parish-style elementary education — who want small classes and a tight-knit community and are prepared for a car-based commute.
What stands out
- Sisters of Saint Joseph charism brings a specific Catholic identity centered on justice, service, and recognizing each child's individual gifts.
- Welcomes children of all religions and cultures, making it accessible beyond strictly Catholic families.
- Small enrollment of 308 students with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio allows for real personal attention.
- Tuition range suggests a parish-rate discount for registered parishioners versus non-parish families — worth asking about directly.
- Accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association, signaling adherence to recognized Catholic school standards.
Things to consider
- Tuition varies meaningfully ($5,030–$12,550), likely reflecting parish versus non-parish rates — clarifying this with the school is essential.
- Ends at fifth grade, so families will face a separate middle school search after year five.
- No subway access within a 20-minute walk means the commute is car-dependent for most families.
- Parent review volume is thin, so visiting and talking to current families matters more than usual here.
- The school's listed programs reference Regents-level work for 8th grade, which doesn't align with the PK–5 grade span — worth confirming directly what advanced academics actually look like at the elementary level.
Identity
A Roman Catholic elementary school guided by the Sisters of Saint Joseph charism, focused on nurturing the whole child — spiritually, intellectually, and morally — while welcoming families of all religious backgrounds. Founded in this parish tradition, the school emphasizes justice, service, and the development of each child's individual gifts within a small, faith-centered community.
Community
The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Hispanic, Asian, and Native American families, and a smaller Black enrollment. The diversity index lands in the moderate range, reflecting a community that draws from a mix of cultural backgrounds even as one group clearly predominates. As a parish-based school, the community often extends beyond the classroom into parish life and family networks.
Neighborhood
The school sits in a comfortable, residential pocket of eastern Queens where median household income sits well above the citywide average and more than half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a distinctly suburban feel, with tree-lined blocks and single-family homes rather than the denser streets of central Queens. Poverty here is comparatively low, and the families who send to this school often reflect that stability.
This school is beyond walking distance of the subway, so families should plan on driving or arranging other transportation.
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What Parents Are Saying
Limited parent reviews are available; rated 3.2 from 20 parent reviews.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park.
- What grades does OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC serve?
- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC?
- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC in?
- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC is in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Queens.