Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School

Students at the Theatre Street School learn to build their talents to build their self confidence and achive their goals.
It is a pre-K through 8th grade student body with highly personalized attention for each student.
Outside of the classroom, there is a serious focus on the arts -- specifically ballet and performance readiness -- that builds student self confidence and discipline.
There is a sense of community and self development that permeates everything students learn at The Theatre Street School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Affordability

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
annual
Admissions Director
Theresa C Aubel

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports

School Notes

  • Student Interview
  • Parent Conference
  • Student Audition (as applicable)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School cost?
Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.
What sports does Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School offer?
Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Ballet and Dance.
When is the application deadline for Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School?
The application deadline for Once Upon A Time / Theatre Street School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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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).
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