Motley
Private schoolP
PrivatePrivate

WILLIAM SPYROPOULOS SCHOOL

43-15 196 STREET

At a Glance

A Small, Traditional Elementary School in Residential Auburndale

Best suited for

Families seeking a small, traditional nonsectarian elementary school in a residential Queens neighborhood, and who are comfortable with a homogeneously White student body.

What stands out
  • Small student-teacher ratio (12.8:1) allowing for more individualized attention
  • Nonsectarian affiliation — no religious curriculum
  • Traditional elementary structure from pre-K through 5th grade
  • Coeducational environment serving both boys and girls
  • Established private school with stable enrollment of approximately 425 students
Things to consider
  • The student body is 100% White with a diversity index of 0 — families seeking a diverse school community should note this
  • As a private school, tuition applies — costs are not reflected in this data
  • The school serves only elementary grades (PK-5); families will need to plan for middle school placement
  • Located in a residential neighborhood with limited walkability to mass transit
IdentityThe School Maintains A Conventional Approach To Elementary Education, Emphasizing Core Academic Subjects In A Small-Group Setting. As A Nonsectarian Institution, It Does Not Align With Any Religious Tradition, Making It Accessible To Families Seeking A Secular Private School Option.

A nonsectarian private elementary school with a traditional academic orientation

CommunityHomogeneous

The student body is homogeneously White (100%), with a diversity index of 0 — this means the student population lacks the racial and ethnic diversity typical of many Queens schools.

NeighborhoodAuburndale

Auburndale is a quiet, residential neighborhood in eastern Queens characterized by single-family homes and tree-lined streets. The area has a moderate family density and provides a suburban feel within the city.

The school is situated in a residential area of Auburndale; most families commute by car, though public transportation options are available nearby.

Notable Programs

RoboticsAccelerated math program grades 3-8Honors reading grades 3-5NYS Regents Algebra I (8th grade)NYS Regents Biology (8th grade)

What Parents Are Saying

Digital Journal review describes school as exceptional with A rating; GreatSchools shows 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews; mentions PTA support

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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.
Premium Details

Get the complete picture

Motley pulls together data from across New York City so you don’t have to. One free account, every school.

Data from 15+ NYC agencies on every school
Personalized school matching for your family
Save schools and build your research board
Sign In — It’s Free

No credit card required

Get all this when you sign in

Survey data, program listings, admissions stats, and the full editorial profile — free, no credit card.

Full School Profile

Skip the tour guessing game. Get the standout features, honest trade-offs, and whether your kid will actually thrive here — before you visit.

Survey Results

See what 2,600+ schools’ own families and teachers really think — trust, safety, instruction quality — so you walk in with the truth, not the brochure.

Programs & Activities

Stop Googling program lists. AP courses, STEM labs, dual-language tracks, sports teams, arts — all categorized so you can compare schools in minutes.

Admissions Demand

Know your odds before you apply. Apps-per-seat ratios, offer rates, and fill data — so you don’t waste your top choice on a long shot.

Economic Need & Special Populations

Find out if the support your child needs is actually there — IEP enrollment, economic need index, and the demographics no other site surfaces.

Discipline

One bad year doesn’t tell you much. Three years of state-verified suspension data shows whether things are getting better or worse.

Sign In — It’s Free