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#517 of 992 private schools in NY

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy

Elementary School

7255 AUSTIN ST, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Private

Enrollment

284

Student-Teacher

17.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#517 of 992

In Forest Hills

#5 of 6

public schools

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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy

6.2/10

Elementary School in Forest Hills · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.3/10

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About Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Forest Hills, NY. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Forest Hills, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
284
This School
vs
702
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 50% vs 0%
White 25% vs 0%
Black 13% vs 0%
Asian 12% vs 0%
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy Forest Hills Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy (this school) 6.2
PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS 8.3
PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY 8.6
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE) 8.5
JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE 7.3
PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN 7.7
METROPOLITAN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL 6.1
PS 233 4.5
PS 220 EDWARD MANDEL 6.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 66%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 284
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 50.0%
White 25.0%
Black 13.0%
Asian 12.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7255 AUSTIN ST, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE) (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Forest Hills, see our Forest Hills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Forest Hills 0.0 mi 6.5
PS 101 SCHOOL IN THE GARDENS Forest Hills 0.3 mi 8.3
BNOS MALKA ACADEMY Forest Hills 0.3 mi 5.7
PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY Forest Hills 0.3 mi 8.6
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE ARTS (THE) Forest Hills 0.5 mi 8.5
THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills 0.5 mi 8.2
EZRA ACADEMY Forest Hills 0.5 mi 7.4
FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Forest Hills 0.8 mi 7.9
JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE Forest Hills 0.6 mi 7.3
PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN Forest Hills 0.7 mi 7.7
YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE Kew Gardens 0.8 mi 5.9
PS 99 KEW GARDENS Kew Gardens 0.8 mi 7.6
FOREST HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Forest Hills 0.9 mi 6.8
YESHIVA SHAAR HATORAH Richmond Hill 1.1 mi 5.2
PS 175 LYNN GROSS DISCOVERY SCHOOL (THE) Rego Park 1.0 mi 6.0
PS 164 QUEENS VALLEY Flushing 0.9 mi 5.9
METROPOLITAN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Forest Hills 1.1 mi 6.1
QUEENS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL Forest Hills 1.1 mi 7.7
PS 233 Forest Hills 1.1 mi 4.5
JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY Rego Park 1.1 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11375 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,319

Median Home Value

$572,800

Median Rent

$2,126/mo

Population

75,320

College Educated

60.6%

Homeownership

51.8%

Avg Commute

45.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

44.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy

What grades does Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy serve?

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy?

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy rank in NY?

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy ranks #517 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy a religious school?

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
284
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Phone
(718) 263-2622

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