At a Glance
An all-girls Jewish day school in Kew Gardens blending Judaic studies with STEAM in unusually small classes.
Best suited for
A Jewish or Jewish-curious family looking for a small, supportive all-girls elementary education with strong academics and a clear values framework, who plans to revisit school options by middle school.
What stands out
- All-girls elementary setting, a relatively uncommon configuration for a Jewish day school in Queens.
- A 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio is unusually low and signals highly individualized attention.
- Judaic studies are integrated with a full general studies curriculum, including a named STEAM strand.
- Parents repeatedly emphasize a "home away from home" feel and a strong safety culture.
- Tuition in the $15,000–$15,350 range is modest by Manhattan private-school standards, though still a real family expense.
Things to consider
- The single-sex, all-girls format will simply not be the right fit for every family — boys who would have attended alongside sisters will need a separate option.
- Reported demographics are nearly entirely White, so families looking for a deliberately diverse peer group may want to look elsewhere.
- Tuition is on the lower end for NYC private schools, but families should still budget for extras like books, uniforms, and Judaic program fees.
- Enrollment tops out at fifth grade, so families will face another transition for middle school.
- Faith alignment matters here — this is not a secular school with Jewish flavor, it is a Jewish day school first.
Identity
Founded to deliver Jewish education in the path of Jewish heritage, the school combines Judaic studies with a full general studies curriculum including STEAM, music, and art for elementary-age girls. It is an all-girls school serving pre-K through fifth grade in a deliberately intimate setting. The mission pairs traditional Jewish values with what the school calls cutting-edge education.
Community
Reported demographics are overwhelmingly White, and the school's community reads as tight and family-oriented rather than broadly diverse. Parents consistently describe an accepting, non-judgmental atmosphere where children share Jewish traditions. The shared faith and single-sex setting create a very specific social environment.
Neighborhood
Kew Gardens is a middle-class Queens neighborhood where median household income sits in the low $90Ks and about half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, giving it an educated, settled feel. The surrounding blocks are largely residential with family households making up a notable share of the area. It is the kind of place where drop-off and pick-up tend to feel routine rather than hectic.
Briarwood (E, F) is about a 5-minute walk, Jamaica–Van Wyck (E) is about 6 minutes, and the 121 St stop (J, Z) is roughly an 11-minute walk from the school.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents describe the school as a home away from home with an accepting, non-judgmental atmosphere. Testimonials praise the focus on making learning relevant, meaningful and fun, the community of children who share Jewish traditions, and the school's #1 priority on children's safety.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS a good school?
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- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
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- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS is a private school.
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- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS is in Kew Gardens, Queens.