St Mary Gate Of Heaven School offer classes from Kindergarten through Eighth grades and offer an after school program.
Our school strives to provide the best level of education possible and adheres to the highest standards.
Our outstanding faculty and staff take the utmost pride in their endeavors and consider student learning their paramount goal.
We at St. Mary Gate of Heaven School are a service to the people of the community.
Our goal is to provide the children of Ozone Park and surrounding communities with an environment in which to grow as whole persons spiritually, mentally, and physically in a Catholic context modeled on gospel values.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
8309 157th Ave Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 835-4155
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
School Reviews
59/14/2020
My son graduated from this school in 1997. The education he received here went far above any expectations. The teachers, parents, Principal and Staff were so dedicated in providing not just education, but the tools our children would need in later life. I highly recommend this school to anybody.
- Posted by Parent - Kathy Mucerino
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 329 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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