Garden School

Garden School Garden School is a co-educational independent school in East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights, Queens,

Garden School is the only co-ed, NYSAIS-accredited independent school in Queens committed to offering an excellent and affordable Nursery to Grade 12 education in a supportive and welcoming community. With small class sizes and a faculty/student ratio of 1:7, Garden School's caring and professional faculty and staff partner with families in order to provide an educational approach that develops ac

ademic strengths and addresses particular needs for each individual, promotes confidence of character and the critical social-emotional development necessary to be successful in college and beyond. Numerous clubs and activities, a league sports program, community service, carefully planned field trips and travel opportunities and comprehensive college counseling ensure that our students graduate as well-rounded, capable and responsible citizens of the world. Garden School's secure and spacious campus is located on a tree-lined street in Jackson Heights. The campus is easily accessible by highway and several public transportation options, and our own door-to-door bus transportation encourages families to come from a variety of neighborhoods and boroughs. Our well-appointed facilities include bright and well-equipped classrooms, a well-stocked library and technology center, two science labs, a large art studio, a swimming pool, an air-conditioned gym and auditorium featuring a weight-room and a stage with lighting system, a nutritious cafeteria and an ample fully-enclosed playground. Garden School was founded in 1923 with the goal of providing a high-quality independent school option in Queens. Today, our commitment to remain accessible to a broad spectrum of families is evidenced by a tuition assistance program for qualifying applicants. While the Garden School community has always reflected the diversity of its surroundings, every member shares a passion to provide the very best education possible for our students. Because of this, families, faculty, administration and students participate actively in the educational process and support the ongoing development and sustainability of the school and its programs through fundraising and community building efforts. Please visit the Garden School website at www.gardenschool.org for more information. And, the best way to get to know our school is by either scheduling a personalized visit and tour at your convenience, or by attending one of our weekly Open Houses on Wednesday at 9:00 AM. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you why Garden School may be a great fit for your family and for your child's education.

The Junior Experience is underway at Disney! Our 11th graders are kicking off the year by connecting as a class, buildin...
09/10/2026

The Junior Experience is underway at Disney! Our 11th graders are kicking off the year by connecting as a class, building their leadership skills, and learning together through Disney’s Youth Education Program. A memorable way to begin an important year ahead. Garden School Student Council

From group challenges to the spider web, the first day of our Middle School Experience in the Poconos has been full of f...
09/09/2026

From group challenges to the spider web, the first day of our Middle School Experience in the Poconos has been full of fun. Garden School Student Council

09/08/2026

Happy First Day of School! We’re so happy to welcome our students back to Garden for another amazing year. Garden School Student Council

Tomorrow is Opening Day! We can’t wait to welcome our Griffins back for another year of learning, growing, and inspiring...
09/07/2026

Tomorrow is Opening Day! We can’t wait to welcome our Griffins back for another year of learning, growing, and inspiring one another. Garden School Student Council

2 days until Opening Day! We look forward to seeing the ways our students make a positive difference in our school, our ...
09/06/2026

2 days until Opening Day! We look forward to seeing the ways our students make a positive difference in our school, our community, and beyond. Garden School Student Council

3 days until Opening Day! At Garden, we grow together by supporting one another and creating a community where everyone ...
09/06/2026

3 days until Opening Day! At Garden, we grow together by supporting one another and creating a community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Garden School Student Council

5 days until Opening Day! This year brings new opportunities to reflect, learn from our experiences, live our shared val...
09/03/2026

5 days until Opening Day! This year brings new opportunities to reflect, learn from our experiences, live our shared values, and grow as individuals. Garden School Student Council

This year, we will strengthen a culture of growth mindset, encouraging one another to embrace challenges, learn from mis...
09/02/2026

This year, we will strengthen a culture of growth mindset, encouraging one another to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and view effort as the path to success. As we continue building on our Responsive Classroom practices and Community Norms, we will grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate, resilient, and thoughtful community members. Garden School Student Council

This year's theme, Growing Together, reflects our belief that learning and personal development are lifelong journeys. A...
09/01/2026

This year's theme, Growing Together, reflects our belief that learning and personal development are lifelong journeys. At Garden School, we believe every student and adult can learn, improve, and thrive through curiosity, perseverance, and reflection.

Meet Ms. Ali! Our latest Teacher Spotlight features Lower Division Music Teacher Ms. Ali. From sharing her love of music...
08/10/2026

Meet Ms. Ali! Our latest Teacher Spotlight features Lower Division Music Teacher Ms. Ali. From sharing her love of music with students to bringing our community together through unforgettable performances, Ms. Ali brings creativity to Garden every day. Swipe through to learn more about Ms. Ali.

Address

33-16 79th Street
Jackson Heights, NY
11372

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+17183356363

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