At a Glance
A Tiny Private High School Where Every Student Is Known by Name
Families seeking an intimate, personalized high school experience where their teenager will be known by name rather than lost in a crowd. This school appeals to parents who prioritize strong student-teacher relationships and a diverse community environment over athletic programs or extensive course catalogs. It's particularly well-suited for students who thrive in smaller settings or who might struggle in larger institutional environments.
- Extremely small scale: only 154 students across all four high school grades
- Low 9:1 student-teacher ratio enabling significant individual attention
- Very high racial diversity reflecting the multicultural character of Queens
- Nonsectarian private school with broad welcome to students of all backgrounds
- Grades 9-12 together in one tight-knit community
- Very small enrollment may limit course offerings, sports teams, and extracurricular breadth
- As a private school, tuition applies — cost is a significant factor
- With just 17 teachers, departmental depth may be limited compared to larger schools
- Small school means every social dynamic is amplified — environment may not suit all personalities
- Limited information available about specific academic programs or college outcomes
TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL operates as a small, nonsectarian private high school serving grades 9-12 in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens. With only 154 students total and 17 full-time teachers, the school maintains an extremely low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, creating an environment where each student receives significant individual attention.
The student body at TIEGERMAN is notably diverse, with a Diversity Index of 0.7552 — significantly higher than most New York City schools. The largest groups are Black (35.7%) and Hispanic (30.5%) students, followed by White (25.3%), with smaller Asian (5.8%) and Native American (1.9%) populations. This mix creates a multicultural environment where students from different backgrounds learn alongside each other daily.
Kew Gardens is a residential neighborhood in central Queens known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to Forest Park, and family-friendly atmosphere. It sits between Jamaica and Forest Hills, offering a quieter alternative to denser urban areas while remaining well-connected to the rest of the city via the subway. The neighborhood has a moderate family density score of 51/100, suggesting a balance of families with children and other residents.
Kew Gardens is a walkable neighborhood with good subway access, making it practical for families who want a suburban-feeling area within city limits. The school's location on 136 Street places it near local shops and transit options.
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What Parents Are Saying
Close-knit community with individualized attention; 8.0/10 rating on MySchoolScout; positive parent testimonial about special education support
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Kew Gardens.
- What grades does TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL?
- TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL in?
- TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL is in Kew Gardens, Queens.
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