At a Glance
A Catholic Elementary School Where Faith Meets Academic Rigor in East Harlem
Families seeking an affordable Catholic education in East Harlem who value a small, community-oriented school with strong teacher relationships and a values-based approach to learning. Particularly well-suited for parents who want religious integration with academic rigor and are comfortable with the elementary-only grade span.
- STREAM curriculum integrating science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math
- Spanish language instruction starting in early grades
- Relatively affordable tuition for NYC private school ($4,000-$6,000)
- Strong parent testimonials highlighting caring teachers and community
- Music and physical education programs included
- Rolling admissions with flexible application timeline
- Catholic identity and religious instruction may not be the right fit for non-Catholic families
- Pre-K through 5th grade only — families will need to plan for middle school transition
- Relatively small size may mean limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger schools
- Tuition, while moderate for Manhattan, is still an annual investment
A Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade, rooted in Gospel values and committed to developing the whole child through faith, knowledge, and service.
Parents consistently describe the school as having a wonderful, supportive community where teachers go above and beyond. The smaller private school setting allows for strong relationships between staff, students, and families.
East Harlem (North) is a densely populated Manhattan neighborhood with a family density score of 93/100 — meaning it's teeming with families and children. The area has historical roots as a working-class community with growing cultural diversity.
Manhattan neighborhoods are highly walkable, and East Harlem is well-served by public transit, making the school accessible to families across the borough.
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What Parents Are Saying
Overwhelmingly positive. Parents praise dedicated and caring teachers who go above and beyond, excellent curriculum, strong teamwork and leadership development, and excited learners. Multiple reviews highlight the school's wonderful community and supportive environment.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in East Harlem (North).
- What grades does OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL serve?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL in?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL is in East Harlem (North), Manhattan.
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