At a Glance
A neighborhood Catholic school serving a working-class community in diverse Jackson Heights
Best suited for
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in Jackson Heights who value a small community school with religious foundation and are comfortable with urban neighborhood tradeoffs. Ideal for parents who want faith-based schooling without traveling far from home.
What stands out
- Small school scale — only 196 students across PK-5th grade creates genuine community
- Roman Catholic identity with religious instruction integrated into the school day
- Located in Jackson Heights — a culturally rich, family-dense neighborhood
- Traditional parochial school model serving working-class families
Things to consider
- Safety score of 25/100 is notably low — parents should visit the neighborhood at different times of day and assess comfort level
- Student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is moderate, not the ultra-personal experience of boutique privates
- Religious affiliation means faith-based curriculum and practices are central to daily life — not a fit for secular families
- Only elementary grades — families will need to plan for middle/high school transitions
Identity
Roman Catholic elementary school with traditional values and small-scale community feel. This is a parish school rooted in religious education and neighborhood service.
Community
Moderately diverse student body with a strong Hispanic majority (55%) and significant White population (39%). The small enrollment means families should expect a tight community where everyone knows each other.
Neighborhood
Jackson Heights is one of Queens' most vibrant, culturally rich neighborhoods — known for its incredible food scene, international flavor, and dense urban energy. It's a neighborhood of immigrants and working families, well-served by the 7 train and multiple bus routes.
Highly walkable neighborhood with excellent transit connections. Families can expect to walk or take public transit to school rather than drive.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise caring teachers, academic challenge, and strong community; others cite administrative issues, teacher turnover, and resource concerns
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Jackson Heights.
- What grades does ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL serve?
- ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL?
- ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL in?
- ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL is in Jackson Heights, Queens.