At a Glance
A Welcoming Catholic Elementary School Rooted in Elmhurst's Immigrant Heritage
Families seeking a faith-based elementary education in a highly diverse Queens neighborhood, who are comfortable with Catholic tradition and plan to navigate a school transition after 5th grade. Particularly well-suited for families who live in or near Elmhurst and want their children to learn in a multicultural environment.
- Catholic identity with daily faith integration
- PK-5 single-campus elementary experience
- Very diverse student body — exposure to multiple cultures
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio provides more individual attention than typical public schools
- Named after Saint Adalbert, reflecting the neighborhood's immigrant heritage
- Religious instruction is central to the program — families should be comfortable with Catholic values and teachings
- No middle school — families will need to navigate a school transition after 5th grade
- 21.6:1 ratio is moderate; some private schools offer smaller classes
- Private tuition applies — cost is a factor
- Limited information available on specific academic programs or extracurricular offerings
A Roman Catholic elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, named after Saint Adalbert of Prague — a nod to the Czech immigrant history that shaped parts of Elmhurst. The 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio places it in the middle ground: more personalized than large public schools but not as intimate as boutique progressive schools.
The student body reflects Elmhurst's extraordinary diversity — roughly equal parts Asian (38%), White (30%), and Hispanic (29%), with a very small Black population (2%). The diversity index of 0.84 is exceptionally high, meaning children here grow up learning alongside peers from very different cultural backgrounds.
Elmhurst is a densely populated, working-to-middle-class neighborhood in central Queens, known for its massive immigrant population and ethnic restaurants and shops along Broadway and nearby avenues. It's well-connected by subway (M, R lines at Elmhurst Avenue) and sits between Jackson Heights and Rego Park.
The school is located on a residential street near 83rd Street and Eliot Avenue — walkable from nearby residential blocks, though many families likely commute by car or public transit.
Notable Programs
What Parents Are Saying
Extremely High Satisfaction Rate from Enrolled Families; family-friendly and safe environment; great representation of different cultures and diversity; teachers who truly love the students; small school allows easier communication and accessibility to teachers and principal
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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- SAINT ADALBERT CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
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- SAINT ADALBERT CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
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- SAINT ADALBERT CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
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- SAINT ADALBERT CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Elmhurst, Queens.
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