At a Glance
A tight-knit Greek-American elementary school with small classes and an academic focus rooted in heritage
Best suited for
Greek-American families in eastern Queens and nearby suburbs who want a small, culture-rooted elementary school with strong academics and are prepared to handle the middle-school transition elsewhere. Also a fit for any family drawn to a tight, heritage-focused community who is comfortable with a homogeneous student body and a car-based commute.
What stands out
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than most public schools and most private schools, supporting the close-knit feel
- Strong enrichment lineup for an elementary school, including robotics, accelerated math starting in grade 3, and honors reading
- Greek language and cultural studies integrated into the curriculum
- A rating from a parent-facing publication and a 4.3/5 average from a small number of parent reviews
Things to consider
- The school only goes through fifth grade, so families will need a plan for middle school and beyond
- The student body is uniformly White by the school's own reporting, which is genuinely distinctive and worth weighing if diversity matters to your family
- No nearby subway means a driving commute for most families
- The Greek-heritage focus is central to the identity — ask how flexible that is for families from outside the tradition
Identity
A Greek-American school with a small-feeling enrollment and a heritage-forward identity. The school is listed as nonsectarian while its stated philosophy explicitly names Greek Orthodox faith and heritage, which is worth asking about directly during a visit if that distinction matters to your family.
Community
The student body is reported as 100% White, giving this a single-culture community feel rather than a deliberately diverse one. For families who share the background, that can feel like a strong cultural anchor; for families who don't, it will be a defining reality of daily life.
Neighborhood
Auburndale is a middle-income pocket of eastern Queens with a median household income of about $87,000 and a relatively low poverty rate. The college-educated share of adults sits at 38%, which lines up with a community that prioritizes schooling.
There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk of the school, so families will likely be driving or arranging other transportation. Plan the commute before committing.
Notable Programs
What Parents Are Saying
A review describes school as exceptional with an A rating; rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews; mentions PTA support
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Auburndale.
- What grades does WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL serve?
- WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL?
- WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL in?
- WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL is in Auburndale, Queens.