At a Glance
A small, all-girls elementary community in Kew Gardens with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Families seeking an ultra-small, all-girls elementary environment in Queens with a strong emphasis on personal attention. Particularly well-suited for parents who prioritize a homogeneous student body and are comfortable with the tradeoffs of very small-scale instruction. Families should clarify the school's actual religious programming before applying, as the listed affiliation may be a data error.
- Extremely small size: only 251 students across pre-K through 5th grade
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in the city
- All-girls elementary environment — uncommon at this level
- Single-section-per-grade structure means tight class communities
- 100% White enrollment with no diversity — families prioritizing diverse environments should weigh this carefully
- Single class per grade limits ability to group by ability or learning style
- The religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) appears misaligned with the school's name — families should clarify the school's actual religious orientation and programming
- Small size means limited extracurricular offerings typical of larger schools
An all-girls private elementary school with ultra-small class sizes and what appears to be a religiously-affiliated background. The school operates with a single-section-per-grade model, meaning one class per grade level.
This is an extremely homogeneous community — 100% White enrollment with a diversity index of 0. The school draws from a specific population that prioritizes this particular composition. Families considering this school should understand that their daughters will have limited exposure to peers from different racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds.
Kew Gardens is a residential Queens neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere. The area offers good access to public transportation and local amenities, with a moderate family density score of 51 out of 100.
Kew Gardens is generally walkable, with access to the Q10 bus and nearby subway stations. Families should verify exact proximity to the school from the 135 Street location.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kew Gardens.
- What grades does ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS serve?
- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS?
- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS public, charter, or private?
- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS in?
- ZUCKER JEWISH ACADEMY OF QUEENS is in Kew Gardens, Queens.
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