At a Glance
A long-standing Forest Hills Catholic school where faith formation and a diverse community go hand in hand
Best suited for
Catholic or Catholic-curious families in central Queens who want a faith-rooted elementary education with a diverse community, modern STEM electives, and an easy commute from Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, or anywhere along the E/F line.
What stands out
- A working greenhouse on an NYC parochial campus is unusual and signals real investment in hands-on, cross-curricular learning
- Coding, robotics, and ESports sit alongside traditional music — a notably tech-forward program for a parish school
- Faith-rooted identity with a genuinely diverse student body, which several parent reviewers call out as a strength
- Walkable to three subway stations on the E/F trunk line, plus the M and R at Forest Hills-71 Av
Things to consider
- Tuition ranges from about $5,725 to $15,700 — the wide spread almost certainly reflects parishioner vs. non-parishioner rates, so confirm which tier applies to your family
- Application deadlines are early: December 15 for kindergarten, January 10 for grades 1-8, so plan ahead
- Reviews are mixed on administration — worth asking current families about communication and responsiveness during a tour
- Limited playground facilities were flagged by reviewers; if outdoor space matters to your child, ask what the recess setup actually looks like
- Only goes through fifth grade, so you'll face another transition for middle school
Identity
A parish-affiliated Catholic school in the Forest Hills tradition: whole-child formation, spiritual growth, and Christian values are the stated mission. Programs like robotics and coding show the school isn't confining STEM to optionals — they're baked into the week.
Community
Parent reviewers describe a faith-based community with a notably multicultural student body — a real point of pride for families there. Dedicated teachers and small class sizes come up as strengths. The main friction points in reviews are around administration and the limited outdoor play space.
Neighborhood
Forest Hills is a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-income neighborhood in central Queens. Median household income sits around $104,000, with a relatively high share of college-educated adults and a low poverty rate — families here typically have resources, and the school draws from that base.
The school is genuinely walkable to transit. 75 Av (E, F) is about a four-minute walk, Forest Hills-71 Av (E, F, M, R) is about six minutes, and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke (E, F) is around twelve minutes on foot. Austin Street itself is the neighborhood's main commercial strip, so coffee, bookstores, and after-school errands are right there.
Notable Programs
What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise the faith-based community, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and diverse multicultural student body. Some concerns about administration and limited playground facilities.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Forest Hills.
- What grades does OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC serve?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC public, charter, or private?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC is a private school.
- What neighborhood is OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC in?
- OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC is in Forest Hills, Queens.