At a Glance
A Roman Catholic Elementary Community in Residential Queens
Families seeking a Roman Catholic education in a quiet Queens neighborhood who value diversity and are prepared for a commute that requires a car or significant bus travel. Parents who want their children immersed in Catholic identity from an early age will find a solid fit here.
- Roman Catholic identity with integrated faith-based curriculum
- High diversity index (0.74) for a Catholic school — unusual and noteworthy
- Serves full Pre-K through 5th grade span
- Located in a quiet, family-oriented Queens neighborhood
- Student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1 is higher than many Catholic elementary schools — class sizes are moderately larger
- Transit accessibility is limited (34/100) — car travel or extended bus commutes are likely
- As a religious school, families should expect religious instruction and Catholic values to be woven into the daily program
- 236 students is a moderate-sized elementary enrollment — smaller than some Catholic academies but larger than others
St. Kevin is a Roman Catholic elementary school with a coeducational student body spanning pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio is somewhat higher than what many Catholic schools typically offer, meaning class sizes run moderately larger than the small, intimate settings found at some peer institutions.
The school community is notably diverse, with a diversity index of 0.74 — significantly higher than many suburban or Catholic school populations. White students represent the largest group at 42.4%, followed by Hispanic students at 26.7%, Asian students at 19.5%, and smaller Black and Native American populations.
Auburndale is a quiet, residential neighborhood in eastern Queens characterized by single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It's the kind of neighborhood where families settle for the suburban feel while remaining connected to the city. The area has a safety score of 72 and a family density score of 52, indicating a solid middle-class community.
The transit score of 34 reflects limited subway access — this is a car-dependent neighborhood. Families should expect driving or busing to be necessary for most commutes, and those relying on public transit should factor in longer travel times.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents describe the school as safe, warm, and nurturing with dedicated teachers. Reviews highlight rigorous curriculum, excellent preparation for high school, and strong parent community involvement.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Auburndale.
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- ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
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- ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY is a private school.
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- ST KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY is in Auburndale, Queens.
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