St. Joan of Arc Catholic School 35-27 82nd Street, Queens, NY 11372

"Both of my boys started at SJA in PK3. We have had such an amazing experience with the SJA community. The school focuses on academics in conjunction with social and emotional learning. The teachers are amazing and always available to parents, and the tuition is reasonable. They even have scholarships available for families who might need a little help. Although it is a Catholic school, they welcome students of all faiths. I highly recommend the school to parents looking for a safe, community based school!"

"This is a wonderful school. The teachers are experienced, knowledgeable and extremely caring. My kids are receiving a great education which I know is preparing them for the future. I have two kids in the school. My son started in pre-k 4, eleven years ago and he will be graduating this year. He has been accepted to all six of catholic of high schools he applied to. This could not have been possible without the education he has received at SJA. The kids at SJA also learn Catholic values which guide them to help those who are less fortunate. The students develop into respectful and caring children, that parents can be proud of. I am proud to say that SJA has been a great investment in the future of my children."

"My girls, ages 4 and 5, have been students at SJA since last year, 2018-2019 school year. To date, I have had a positive experience. I recommend SJA. This is a school that will work with you as a partner in educating your child. To that end, as a parent, you will be expected to be involved academically and participate in the educational process and be expected to work in tandem with your child’s educators to maximize the potential learning opportunities and sharpen the skills that they are learning at school. My 5-year-old is already reading (simple) sentences and is learning basic math and can already add and subtract. When I asked her what she liked about school, she stated that she liked her teacher (Ms. McManus), music class, ukulele classes, and reading and writing. Her classroom environment is a warm, inviting, and nurturing place where she is growing intellectually and becoming more and more confident each day. My 4-year-old knows most of her alphabet and numbers. She too loves music and art class. When I ask her what she likes about SJA, she notes that she likes her teacher (Ms. Fitzgerald) and her classmates. My little one has made tremendous progress intellectually. She has a strong vocabulary and she is constantly working on her writing and spelling; she was spelling her name early in the school year. Both of my girls are happy to go to school most days. Although they can give me a hard time from time to time, it rarely happens. And, when they have a long break from school, they can’t wait to go back because they miss their teachers and classmates. I consider their enthusiasm to be an extremely strong measure as to whether this school is a good fit for us – it’s a good fit. SJA is a community. The parents are nice to each other. The teachers are accessible. There are family related events, including breakfast with Santa and the fall (Halloween) party, are well attended and festive. On the other hand, you will be asked to be a partner in educating your children. You will be asked to pitch in and be expected to hold up your end of the bargain. In the end, you and your family will become part of a community with a common goal – educating your child (or children)."

"My oldest started in PreK3 and is now in Prek4, her sister will be starting this year September 2020 PreK3. I am very happy and pleased with my daughters progress. She is reading, spelling, adding and subtracting-which if it does not seem a lot-it is. This is one of the reasons my 2nd will also be attending SJA. I have nothing but positive remarks for this school and its staff. SJA has proven to be above average and their teachers, including the principal Mr. Corso and the Mrs. Balzeano, are very involved with the parents. I get email and text alerts when needed-which gives me a piece of mind. They are always available to speak to you when needed."

"SJA has been a true pleasure for myself and my son. My son by the end of the September prek3 class was already writing out his own name and super excited about going to class every day. Each report we have received had nothing detailed and throughout explanations and descriptions of how my son has done for that portion of the year. He is constantly telling me stories about all the thing he learned in school with his wonderful teacher. I genuinely can say I feel son with my son in the care of SJA and there after school program is awesome as well. Yes it is not the least expensive option for schooling but truth be told it has been worth every penny. Quality and care is what we have received so far here at Sja. All of the teachers know my son and greet him with kindness. I look forward to him continuing here at the school up until 8th grade if it’s up to me!! If he’s learned this much just in the Prek3 program i can’t even imagine the following years. No regrets best choice I’ve made for him!"