At a Glance
A Neighborhood Catholic School Where Tradition Meets Community
Families seeking a traditional Catholic elementary education in a quiet, residential Queens neighborhood, who value small class sizes and a faith-centered environment. Particularly well-matched for families already connected to the local Middle Village parish community or those who prioritize moral education and structure in their child's schooling.
- Faith-based environment with daily prayer, regular Mass attendance, and service learning built into the curriculum
- Small scale — only 218 students across pre-K through 5th grade means a tight-knit community
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention in a classroom setting
- Traditional Catholic school structure with clear expectations and discipline
- Very homogeneous student body — this may or may not align with your family's diversity priorities
- Commute can be tricky: Middle Village requires driving or bus + subway access
- Religious instruction is central, not optional — families should be comfortable with Catholic identity
- Middle Village is quiet and residential — if you want a neighborhood with more walkable shops and restaurants, this may feel isolated
Saint Margaret Catholic Academy is a coed parish school operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese. With 218 students across pre-K through 5th grade, it maintains the intimate scale that many families associate with neighborhood Catholic education. The 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio means teachers know their students by name — a hallmark of smaller elementary schools.
This is a predominantly White student body — nearly 88% — with small Hispanic and Asian populations. The diversity index of 0.34 is quite low, meaning your child will likely be in a racially homogeneous classroom. This matters: if exposing your child to a culturally diverse peer group is important, you'll want to consider whether this matches your priorities. That said, many families specifically seek out schools where they feel cultural alignment with the broader community.
Middle Village is a quiet, residential section of Queens known for its detached homes, tree-lined streets, and community feel. It's the kind of neighborhood where families have lived for generations. The area has a suburban quality even though it's in the city — kids ride bikes, neighbors know each other, and there's a strong sense of local identity. However, it's not particularly walkable to much beyond local shops and the subway requires a bus connection.
Middle Village has a suburban feel with single-family homes and local streets. You'll likely drive or rely on a bus to get here — the neighborhood isn't walkable to major transit hubs. Families should factor in commute time, especially if both parents work in Manhattan.
Notable Programs
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
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.
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