At a Glance
A small, Christ-centered elementary school built on the partnership between home and classroom — at a price that's rare in NYC private education.
Best suited for
Christian families in southeast Queens with young children who want a biblically-grounded, parent-partner elementary education at an accessible price and can handle a car-based commute.
What stands out
- Tuition under $6,000 a year — among the most affordable private PK-5 options in New York City.
- Christ-centered philosophy that explicitly casts parents as co-educators, not just customers.
- NYSED accreditation, giving the school recognized standing within New York's regulatory framework.
- Rolling admissions, so families don't have to anchor their decision to a single January deadline.
- Programming beyond the academics — music, clubs, subject fairs, and field trips round out the week.
Things to consider
- The school tops out at fifth grade, so families will need a separate middle and high school plan by age 11.
- Beyond walking distance of the subway — the commute realistically requires a car, van service, or carpool.
- Smaller enrollments typically mean fewer specialty teachers, athletics, and electives than larger independents.
- Ask exactly what's bundled into tuition — books, supplies, before- and after-care, trips — since the advertised range is modest.
- Christian families should sit in on a class and meet the principal to confirm doctrinal fit, since theology shapes every classroom decision here.
Identity
A Christ-centered PK-5 school that frames learning as a partnership between the home and the classroom, with biblical principles, Christian leadership, self-discipline, individual responsibility, and good citizenship as its core values. The school holds to the conviction that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" and that parents carry the primary responsibility for educating their children. It is accredited by the New York State Education Department and admits boys and girls across early elementary grades.
Community
Demographic composition for this school isn't reported in the data reviewed, so specifics on the student body can't be quoted. Parent reviews paint a picture of families deeply engaged with the school — the sort of community where teachers, the principal, and parents are in regular contact about each child. The strong home-school partnership suggests families who want to be active, not passive, in their child's education.
Neighborhood
St. Albans is a middle-income Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $97,911, placing it solidly in the working- and middle-class range for the city. The 24.3% rate of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher points to a community where many families come from practical, vocational, and service-industry backgrounds rather than corporate-professional ones. The school sits in a residential pocket of southeast Queens that feels lived-in and family-oriented.
The school is beyond walking distance of the subway, so families should expect to drive, get dropped off, or arrange carpool for the daily commute.
Notable Programs
What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews praising excellent education, well-trained staff who educate each student individually, and quality academic programs. A 5.0 rating comes with reviews noting the principal and teachers provide excellent education.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in St. Albans.
- What grades does TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serve?
- TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL in?
- TRUE DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is in St. Albans, Queens.