At a Glance
A Faith-Centered Elementary School in Queens Where Academic Rigor Meets Catholic Values
Families seeking a faith-based elementary education in a small, personal setting; parents who value Catholic values integrated into academics and want their children in a structured, traditional environment. Particularly well-matched for families already connected to the Catholic parish community or those prioritizing character formation alongside academic rigor.
- Pre-K program accepting 3- and 4-year-olds, giving families an early start in a Catholic school environment
- STEAM laboratory for hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math exploration
- 1:1 Technology program for grades 4-8, though this school only goes through grade 5
- SFA Reading Program for structured literacy instruction
- Foreign language instruction beginning in elementary grades
- Catholic identity woven throughout the curriculum — daily prayer, religious education, and character formation
- Tuition ranges from $6,950 to $13,750 — affordable for many Catholic school families but a real commitment for others
- Mixed parent reviews suggest real variation in classroom culture depending on teacher and grade
- Catholic faith is central to the school — families seeking secular education should look elsewhere
- Small school means class sizes and teacher dynamics have an outsized impact on experience
- The school stops at 5th grade, so families must plan for middle school transitions after elementary
- Bellerose is relatively remote from Manhattan and not easily accessed by subway — factor in commute logistics
A small Catholic elementary school serving pre-K through 5th grade, focused on the education of the whole person — combining rigorous academics with Catholic moral and spiritual development. The school maintains traditional classroom structure while incorporating modern STEAM and technology components.
Parent reviews present a divided picture — many families praise the strong sense of community, dedicated teachers, and rigorous academics, while a subset of parents have raised concerns about favoritism and inclusivity. The school is small enough that these dynamics feel magnified, for better and worse. GreatSchools and Niche ratings are moderate (4.6 and 4.1 respectively), reflecting this split.
Bellerose is a quiet, residential neighborhood in eastern Queens known for single-family homes, tree-lined streets, and a family-oriented feel. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other, and the school fits that local identity.
The school is accessible by car from surrounding Queens neighborhoods; families coming from further afield should factor in commute time, as Bellerose is not on a major subway line.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; many praise strong community, stellar teachers, and rigorous curriculum while some cite concerns about favoritism and inclusivity. GreatSchools rating 4.6/5 (14 reviews), Niche rating 4.1/5 (10 reviews)
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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- ST GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC serves grades Pre-K to 5.
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