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Helping Hand Academy Ii

18832 Jamaica Ave
Hollis, NY 11423

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Located in Hollis, NY, Helping Hand Academy Ii enrolls 20 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based elementary program.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a teaching staff of four educators serving early elementary grades.

Helping Hand Academy Ii's student body is 97.3% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York for diversity.

As a co–ed private school in a large city setting, it provides early learning opportunities focused on foundational education from kindergarten to first grade.

Nearby private schools, such as The Wellspring Schools and The Summit School, offer wider grade spans and larger enrollments within a half–mile radius of Helping Hand Academy Ii.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Helping Hand Academy Ii ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii?

The application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).