At a Glance
A Small, Homogeneous Elementary in a Diverse Queens Neighborhood
Families who prioritize very small class sizes and intimate learning environments, and who are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body. Those seeking diverse peer experiences or a more typical yeshiva education may want to look elsewhere.
- Exceptional student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1 — much smaller than most NYC private schools
- Very small school with only 904 total students across pre-K through 5th grade
- Located in a quiet, residential Queens neighborhood with strong family community ties
- Extremely homogeneous student body (99.9% White) — families seeking diversity may find this a mismatch
- Religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) may not align with expectations from the "Yeshiva" name — worth clarifying directly with the school
- Located in Queens, which may mean a longer commute for families in Manhattan or Brooklyn
- Tuition costs for private school are not listed but represent a significant investment
A small private elementary school with an unusually high student-teacher ratio, offering intimate class sizes. The religious affiliation listed (Church of God in Christ) is atypical for a school bearing the "Yeshiva" name, and families may want to directly verify the school's actual religious programming and values.
The student body is exceptionally homogeneous, with 99.9% White enrollment. This lack of diversity means the school does not reflect the multicultural fabric of New York City or even its surrounding Queens neighborhood, which has become increasingly diverse in recent decades.
Kew Gardens Hills is a residential neighborhood in central Queens, historically known as a middle-class Jewish community. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with decent density (48/100 family density score) and convenient access to transportation.
The school is located in a residential area of Queens; families should consider commute logistics, as getting to and from Kew Gardens Hills often requires a car or reliance on public buses and the subway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kew Gardens Hills.
- What grades does YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS serve?
- YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS?
- YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS public, charter, or private?
- YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS in?
- YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS is in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.
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