The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.

Best Queens County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 183 private schools serving 48,530 students in Queens County, NY (there are 387 public schools, serving 267,015 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Queens County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Queens County, NY include The Mary Louis Academy, Bethel Christian Academy & Learning Center, and Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway.
The average tuition cost is $12,976, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,357.
68% of private schools in Queens County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Queens County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center
Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center Photo - #1 Childcare in Queens. Excellent education, care, nutrition's, and much more. Register now.
Daycare / Preschool
6620 Laurel Hill Blvd
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 672-2424
Gr: NS-K | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The Windsor School
The Windsor School Photo - Each year, our graduation ceremony takes places at Queens Botanical Garden. We are proud of our 100% graduation rate each year dating back to 1969, our first graduating class. Our graduates gain acceptance to top colleges and universities with substantial scholarship offers.
(10)
37-02 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 359-8300
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden School
Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.
(40)
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
The Kew-Forest School
The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
82nd Street Academics
82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Gr: PK-10 | 575 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-ihsan Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
130-08 Rockaway Blvd.
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 322-3154
Gr: PK-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Molloy High School
Archbishop Molloy High School Photo - The six-acre campus features an all-weather track and baseball field.
(Catholic)
8353 Manton St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 441-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 student Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy & Learning Center
(Presbyterian)
(1)
21532 Jamaica Ave
Queens Village, NY 11428
(718) 978-4357
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 student Tuition listed
Bnos Malka Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
7102 113th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-2667
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Tuition listed
Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary
All-boys (Catholic)
5625 92nd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 592-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ The King High School
(Catholic)
6802 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 366-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Christian Training Recreation Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(1)
1425 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1284
Gr: K-1 | 29 students
Circle Academy
Circle Academy Photo - One of our smaller classrooms.
Montessori School
(6)
16-50 UTOPIA PARKWAY
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 229-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Extracurrculars: 1
Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4511 245th St
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 631-3153
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students
Evangel Christian School
(Christian)
3921 Crescent St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 397-9600
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
11102 86th Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-3988
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross High School
(Catholic)
26-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 886-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
209-15 Horace Harding Expressway
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 225-4826
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Incarnation Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
8915 Francis Lewis Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 465-5066
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6005 Woodhaven Blvd
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 426-9369
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Lutheran School Of Flushing & Bayside
Lutheran School Of Flushing & Bayside Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
36-01 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 225-5502
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Mary Louis Academy
The Mary Louis Academy Photo - A smart choice for extraordinary girls.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
17621 Wexford Ter
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7106 31st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(845) 505-0501
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
2538 80th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 429-7031
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Our Lady Of Hope Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
6121 71st St
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 458-3535
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
(Catholic)
2315 Newtown Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 728-8376
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
11110 115th St
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 843-4184
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
(2)
3445 202nd St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 229-4434
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
7933 258th St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 343-1346
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
8405 78th Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-6636
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
11550 221st St
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 527-0123
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
21601 38th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-4804
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Show 100 more private schools in Queens County, NY (out of 183 total schools)
Loading...
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Queens County, New York

Queens County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
70-20 47th Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 639-8042
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Chapel Of The Redeemer Luthera (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 16 Union Tpke
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
(718) 465-4236
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students
22216 Merrick Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 525-1330
Gr: 5-12 | 230 students
20618 Hollis Ave
Queens Village, NY 11429
(718) 468-7844
Gr: NS | 12 students
Grace Lutheran Day School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10005 Springfield Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11429
(718) 465-1010
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
8801 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 847-1462
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
19310 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 357-4747
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1203 150th St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 747-3803
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students
56-01 61st Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 894-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
1445 143rd St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-1479
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
23410 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale, NY 11422
(718) 712-1440
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
4342 47th St
Sunnyside, NY 11104
(718) 786-4644
Gr: K | 86 students
2716 Healy Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-7471
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
13658 41st Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 961-0246
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
New Millennium Day School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
17207 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-6566
Gr: K | 16 students
158-20 101st Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
8725 136th Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 657-6690
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
12417 101st Ave
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 739-4400
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
8813 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-2003
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
4112 44th Street
Sunnyside, NY 11104
(718) 786-2990
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
4402 23rd St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(917) 843-6780
Gr: K-7 | 31 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1320 124th St
College Point, NY 11356
(718) 353-6276
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students
360 Seneca Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7384
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students
14245 58th Road
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 463-1238
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
9425 117th Street
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-6674
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
11834 Riverton Street
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 528-1857
Gr: K-8 | 383 students
12027 141st Street
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 659-9011
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
12406 14th Ave
College Point, NY 11356
(718) 539-2628
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
2625 97th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 426-7170
Gr: K-9 | 257 students
8824 Myrtle Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 441-2120
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
St. Johns Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12307 22nd Avenue
College Point, NY 11356
(718) 463-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
595 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2242
Gr: K-9 | 253 students
5825 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-8003
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
6820 Myrtle Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-6721
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
14918 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 739-3221
Gr: 5-8 | 22 students
Show 5 more closed private schools in Queens County, NY (out of 40 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Queens County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Queens County, NY include The Mary Louis Academy, Bethel Christian Academy & Learning Center, and Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway.
How many private schools are located in Queens County?
183 private schools are located in Queens County.
How much do private schools cost in Queens County?
The average tuition cost is $12,976, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,357.
How diverse are private schools in Queens County?
Queens County private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Queens County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Queens County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Queens County?
68% of private schools in Queens County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Queens County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make When Applying to Private Schools
Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make When Applying to Private Schools
Avoid the most common missteps families make during the private school admissions process. From starting too late to focusing on prestige over fit, this guide helps parents navigate applications with confidence and clarity.
How to Afford Private School: Real Tips for Middle‑Class Families
How to Afford Private School: Real Tips for Middle‑Class Families
Practical strategies for middle-class families to make private school affordable—covering financial aid, scholarships, tax-advantaged savings, flexible payment options, and smart budgeting tips.
Navigating Scholarships and Financial Aid at Private Schools
Navigating Scholarships and Financial Aid at Private Schools
A practical guide to understanding financial aid and scholarships at private schools—covering the application process, key differences between aid types, and strategies for maximizing tuition support.