At a Glance
A neighborhood Catholic school where small size meets big community ties
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary school in Ozone Park or nearby Howard Beach/South Ozone Park who value Catholic values, community connections, and personalized attention over programmatic variety or urban accessibility.
What stands out
- Tiny scale — only 196 students across all grades creates an intimate, family-like environment
- Strong student-teacher ratio (11.5:1) allows for more personalized attention
- Catholic parish school with established community roots in Ozone Park
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one building means younger and older kids interact
Things to consider
- Lower safety and transit scores mean you'll likely need a car for most trips
- The neighborhood isn't convenient to Manhattan or other boroughs — expect a longer commute if you work elsewhere
- Classical Catholic approach may feel traditional or even rigid compared to progressive schools
- Very small enrollment means limited extracurricular options and sports
Identity
St. Elizabeth is a small Roman Catholic elementary school serving pre-K through 5th grade in Ozone Park. It's a traditional parish school model — not flashy or progressive, but grounded in faith, structure, and community.
Community
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (82%), with meaningful Black (11%) and White (7%) representation. At 0.53 on the diversity index, this is a moderately diverse school — less so than many Queens schools, but reflective of Ozone Park's specific demographics.
Neighborhood
Ozone Park is a densely populated, residential corner of Queens with a strong immigrant presence — many families are of Caribbean and Latin American descent. The neighborhood scores 68/100 for family density, meaning you're surrounded by other families with kids. Safety (54/100) and transit (54/100) scores are below average, reflecting a quieter, more car-dependent area that may require some logistical planning for drop-offs and activities.
Ozone Park is largely residential and car-friendly. Families should expect driving to be part of daily life — the neighborhood isn't particularly walkable to Manhattan or other boroughs, but it's practical for local errands.
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What Parents Are Saying
4.0 rating on GreatSchools based on 7 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Ozone Park (North).
- What grades does ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY serve?
- ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY?
- ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY in?
- ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Ozone Park (North), Queens.