At a Glance
A Small, Neighborhood Catholic Elementary School in the Heart of Woodhaven
Families seeking a small, neighborhood Catholic school with strong personal attention and a community where their children will be surrounded by families who share similar cultural values. Particularly well-suited for families who live in Woodhaven or nearby neighborhoods and want a traditional Catholic education without the scale of a larger academy.
- Very small enrollment (154 students) creates an intimate, family-like environment
- Student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 ensures individual attention
- Roman Catholic identity with likely daily prayer and religious education
- Located in a historic Queens neighborhood with strong community roots
- The student body is nearly 95% Hispanic — very limited racial or ethnic diversity
- As a Catholic school, religious instruction is required; families should be comfortable with this
- At just 154 students total, the school has limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger academies
- This is a parish school, so enrollment may be tied to church membership or geographic parish boundaries
A small Roman Catholic elementary academy serving pre-K through 5th grade in central Queens. The school emphasizes traditional Catholic education with small class sizes and personal attention.
The student body is remarkably homogeneous — nearly 95% of students identify as Hispanic. This reflects both the surrounding Woodhaven neighborhood and the school's likely draw from local Catholic parishes. For families seeking a diverse environment, this is a significant factor to weigh. However, this homogeneity can create a tight-knit community feel where families share cultural values and traditions.
Woodhaven is a working-to-middle-class neighborhood in central Queens, known for its strong Hispanic identity, family-owned businesses, and community feel. The area around 87th Street is residential, with easy access to the J train and local shops along Jamaica Avenue. It's a neighborhood where many families have lived for generations.
The school sits in a residential pocket of Woodhaven. Families living in the immediate area can walk easily, though many students likely commute from farther-flung parts of Queens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Woodhaven.
- What grades does ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE serve?
- ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE?
- ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE public, charter, or private?
- ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE in?
- ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC ACADE is in Woodhaven, Queens.
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