At a Glance
A long-standing Queens Catholic school where faith, service, and a notably affordable tuition anchor the daily life.
Best suited for
Working- and middle-class Queens families, especially Catholic ones in or near Middle Village, who want a faith-centered elementary education at a price that doesn't require financial sacrifice.
What stands out
- Tuition of $5,100 to $5,300 is exceptionally low for a NYC private school, making it accessible to families who would otherwise be priced out of private education.
- The school offers a violin program starting in grade 3 and a Stages on the Sound arts program, giving students exposure to music and performance beyond the typical parochial school baseline.
- Lego Robotics introduces younger students to STEM and hands-on building, unusual at the elementary level for a parish school.
- Faith formation and service are embedded in the mission rather than treated as an add-on, which matters to families seeking a values-driven environment.
Things to consider
- Class sizes around 18 students per teacher are larger than most NYC private schools advertise — you won't get the 8:1 boutique experience here.
- Parent reviews are split: some families praise academics and the caring environment, while others flag concerns about how the school handles bullying and communicates with parents.
- Rolling admissions offer flexibility, but popular grades can still fill up — early inquiry is wise.
- The school ends at grade 5, so families will face another transition for middle school, and some listed programs extend into middle school grades that the elementary campus may not serve.
Identity
Resurrection Ascension is a coed Catholic elementary school affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and rooted in the Sisters of Charity tradition. Its stated mission centers on forming the whole child through Catholic identity, service, and faith, alongside a solid academic foundation. It is a parish school rather than an independent Catholic institution, which keeps it tuition-light and community-focused.
Community
Hispanic families make up just over half of the student body, with White and Asian families each accounting for roughly a fifth and Black families about 4%. The diversity index of 0.75 reflects a genuinely mixed community rather than a monolithic one, uncommon for a parish school at this price point. The 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio is on the higher side for a private school, meaning classes are not as small as at many independents.
Neighborhood
Middle Village is a middle-income, family-oriented Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $93,000 and a relatively low poverty rate of about 7%. The area skews toward homeowners and longtime residents, and the 35% college-educated rate suggests a working- and middle-class population that often prioritizes parish schools for both tradition and value. The neighborhood feels more suburban-residential than urban, with tree-lined blocks and a strong sense of parish community.
The M and R lines are your transit options — Woodhaven Blvd is the closest at about an 8-minute walk, with Grand Av-Newtown and 63 Dr-Rego Park also reachable within roughly 12 to 14 minutes on foot. Most families will likely drive rather than subway.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - one rating is 5/5 stars, with parents praising academic excellence, caring environment, and prepared students; another is 3.4/5, with some complaints about bullying response and communication.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Middle Village.
- What grades does RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC serve?
- RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC?
- RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC public, charter, or private?
- RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC in?
- RESURRECTION ASCENSION CATHOLIC is in Middle Village, Queens.