At a Glance
A parish-rooted Catholic elementary school that prioritizes forming the whole child over chasing test scores.
Best suited for
Catholic families rooted in Middle Village or nearby Queens who want a small, faith-centered elementary where their child will be known by name and prepared — spiritually and academically — for competitive Catholic high schools.
What stands out
- A dedicated STEM lab/program is unusual for a parish-sized Catholic elementary and signals real investment beyond the standard curriculum.
- Spanish instruction starting in 4th grade gives students early exposure to a world language, ahead of many peer schools.
- Enrichments like school band, junior high drama, and Junior Beta Club recognition add a well-rounded layer beyond core academics.
- Middle States accreditation adds an external layer of accountability and institutional review.
- Parents consistently cite teachers who know their students personally — a function of the 14.5:1 ratio and small total enrollment.
Things to consider
- Tuition tops out near $11,770 for the 2025-26 year, which is meaningful for a parish school — financial aid and parish support often make a real difference, so families should ask.
- The student body is fairly homogeneous racially and ethnically, which may matter to families seeking a more diverse classroom environment.
- With only the M train about a 20-minute walk away, the commute is car- or walk-dependent and less convenient for families coming from other boroughs.
- As a Catholic academy, participation in the faith community and sacramental life is part of the experience — families should expect that to be woven into the school week, not optional.
- The school ends at 5th grade, so families will need a separate plan for middle and high school.
Identity
A coed Roman Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade, rooted in Gospel values and committed to educating the whole person — intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially. The approach is described as traditional yet contemporary, with a deliberate emphasis on teaching to the person rather than to standardized tests. It carries Middle States accreditation, a marker of institutional accountability beyond the minimum.
Community
Saint Margaret's student body is overwhelmingly white (about 88%), with smaller shares of Hispanic (8%), Asian (3%), and Black (1%) students, reflecting the demographics of its Middle Village parish catchment more than a citywide mix. Families tend to be drawn from the surrounding parish and neighborhood, creating a stable, multigenerational community where many current parents are alumni themselves.
Neighborhood
Middle Village is a solidly middle-income Queens neighborhood with a median household income just over $93,000 and a relatively low poverty rate, and a third of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a quiet, residential feel — tree-lined blocks of single-family homes anchored by the parish and its school, with the feel of a community where families have put down roots for generations.
The closest subway is the Middle Village-Metropolitan Av station on the M line, about a 20-minute walk away — most families will drive, bus, or walk from nearby blocks rather than rely on the train.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews from parents highlight excellent teachers who go above and beyond, caring and professional staff, strong Catholic values, small class sizes with individual attention, challenging academics preparing students for high school. Alumni testimonials praise tight-knit community, supportive teachers, preparation for sacraments, and successful high school placements.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Middle Village.
- What grades does SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Middle Village, Queens.