At a Glance
A small Catholic elementary school serving a predominantly Black community in Queens Village
Best suited for
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in Queens Village who value a neighborhood parish school with a traditional approach and want their children in a small, community-oriented environment with shared cultural roots.
What stands out
- Roman Catholic parish school with pre-K through 5th grade
- Small enrollment of 235 students creates a modest, community feel
- Traditional Catholic elementary curriculum with faith integration
- Located in a established Queens neighborhood with family roots
Things to consider
- Low diversity in the student body — 91% Black students
- Smaller budget and resources than larger private schools — parish schools operate on leaner margins
- The 19:1 student-teacher ratio is higher than many private schools (which often target 10:1 or lower for elementary)
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction and practice are central to the experience — families should be comfortable with this
- No data provided on academic outcomes or extracurriculars
Identity
SS Joachim & Anne is a coed Catholic elementary school run by the parish, serving pre-K through 5th grade. It's a traditional parish school model — not a selective private academy, but a neighborhood institution rooted in Catholic tradition.
Community
The student body is predominantly Black (91%), with Hispanic students comprising 8% and a small multiracial population. This is a relatively homogeneous community in terms of the school's demographics, which is common for neighborhood parish schools that primarily serve families from the surrounding area.
Neighborhood
Queens Village is a residential neighborhood in eastern Queens with a mix of single-family homes and small apartment buildings. It's a working-and middle-class community with deep roots — many families have lived here for decades, and the area maintains a neighborhood feel even as surrounding Queens has developed.
The school serves a residential area where many families live within walking distance, making it practical for local families.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on GreatSchools (3.3/5 from 9 reviews); noted for diversity and academic programs
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Queens Village.
- What grades does SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL serve?
- SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL?
- SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL in?
- SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL is in Queens Village, Queens.