A positive and safe environment, multiple opportunities for learning, with kind caring teachers. My…read morechildren have been very happy at this school and feel the workload is not overwhelming- however it's still challenging. I have not had any issues with the administration and have always received an answer when asking about something. I can say that this school has been excellent.

Not a good environment. They are not supportive of students who are being bullied and they try to…read morecover up for the kids who are bad. They care about their image- not about the truth. They are very hypocritical when they discuss morals. There were great teachers and I have heard that many of them have left. Many of the people who have graduated have sadness towards the school and the way they were treated.

This is considered one of the best school in Queens. The teachers and principle are very friendly…read moreand the best about this school is the diversity of students that you see. This area is one of the most diverse place in the world.

This school is really great. Principal is best I've seen and he is what drives this school to…read morereally make the effort to help the kids. Same for the teachers and regular staff - everyone is so welcoming they make you want to be a part of the school and participate in events and such. Sadly, work keeps me too busy to help.

Not gonna lie, this review was wholly inspired by Britton…read more I went to school here, not just to some event (sorry Jeff, no hard feelings). The good: small classes, and you get out of school like 3 weeks before public schools do! I had some fantastic teachers here, although I think the science department is definitely the weaker spot in their curricular offerings. Extracurriculars are pretty hefty for such a small school (my graduating class was 32 people) and the college counseling is top notch. The bad: well, it's pricey for sure (hey it is a private school) and has high turnover for young teachers, my guess is they go there to get something on their resume and bounce t better paying jobs pretty quickly. The ugly: it doesn't get clique-y, but some of the kids definitely aren't there for an education (think upper middle and upper class brats who just don't care). If you're a scholarship kid, you definitely get moments of insecurity and feeling like you just don't belong sometimes (I was a scholarship kid, trust). It's definitely a good option for schooling your wee ones (and not so wee ones, the school runs nursery through 12th grade), especially if you don't want to deal with the Manhattan private schools, which are way snottier and way more filled with drugs and nonsense.

My daughter joined the Garden school exactly one month ago after K-8 in the public school system…read more It was a a hard decision to switch to private education but I truly cannot express how happy I am with the school, the administration, the teachers, the coaches, and the students. The atmosphere in the school is warm, caring, supportive and at the same time academically challenging. They make every child feel like they are seen and heard. BEST DECISION EVER!

This school is amazing my child has been here for 7 years she also had trouble making friends but…read morethis school has helped her make friends my son has also gone to this school and has graduated and he so much fun he has made a lot of friends along the way 10/10 the best school

This is such a beautiful church. Apparently it was built by returning World War II veterans. The…read moreservices are nice, and they seem to have a really packed Spanish mass. Word on the street is that the pastor, Monsignor Mahoney, is pretty liberal with wedding photographers. I love this church.

What a wonderful school! I have been coming to do teaching-student observations and the atmosphere…read morehere is wonderful. The principal really cares about her students, she's always welcoming them in the morning and sometimes during recess she's out there too, very friendly. The teachers are really professional, strict and lovely at the same time. They know how to teach strict and show compassion at the same time. I enjoy coming here and learn from them, because I could not imagine learning from anyone else. The classrooms are very colorful and they're all different. My favorite one is the jungle classroom! And they sure know how to decorate.

This is one of the best highschools you could ever attend! I attended here from 1994-1997 and I can…read morehonestly say it was four of the BEST years of my life! The faculty and staff are absolutely amazing and still to this day are! Best teachers I've ever had. Even better than the college professors I had in the years that followed highschool! The school is huge- made up of three floors (technically four floors but the top floor isn't used for classes- back when I attended it was used for religious events the school would have.) The school has a huge library, cafeteria, gymnasium, and even has a nicely sized chapel inside! Also- the building is immaculate. Always freshly painted looking, bathrooms are always kept clean, hallways and property out front are always clear of debris and garbage. The school also has a parking lot for students- which when you live in Astoria is just always rare to find a parking spot - so a parking lot is a blessing lol SJP always has events going on- from school concerts, plays, faculty and student games/events, religious getaways, ski trips, and trips to other countries even! The students are constantly interacting with each other. I made some of the best friends while at this school- some of which to this day- 20 years later- are still the best of my friends! As far as the classes go- you never get bored with choices- from band class, home economics, forensic science, creative writing, and many more! Also- the after school activities are endless! Sports, music, academic, culture clubs, you name it. Now- the tuition is pricey- but you get what you pay for, and you cannot top the education you'll get here! Don't be discouraged- it's worth the money. Every dime. I just recently had my 20 year reunion here - and it was a blast! Just as the 10 year one was! I'll keep coming back every time we are due for one! Well- I have endless stories and so many more awesome things I can talk about when it comes to this school, but I have to end my review already lol Next time there is an open house for this school- please go check it out for yourself or your kids. You won't be sorry! To this day- I still go back and visit some of my old teachers- who are now people I call- my friends.

In 1984, when I started SJP, I was so excited. I had a great 4 years and I met some wonderful…read morepeople. When my son started SJP in 2017, I was so thrilled for him. He was a legacy after all. My mother-in-law was in the first graduating class. My husband, my sister-in-law, my son's godmother, my cousins, and some of my best friends went there. Alumni wasn't just a word to me. My son is a 16 year old boy. No excuses, but they make mistakes. In early October, I reached out to the school to ask for help with my son, my growing teen. The advice I was given was get outside help. That was it. So I followed the advice. SJP didn't follow up us. SJP didn't help my son in his time of need. SJP didn't touch base with him regularly. SJP didn't reach out to me to be a team, as a school and a family should be. Now they've turned their back on him. I'm so disgusted. I'm so upset. My family would do anything for anyone. We are members of the community that try to always do what's best. Instead of working with us, alumni of the school, instead of trying to work with my son, a child that had two and a half years in their school, their answer was we won't help you. Their answer was we don't have the resources to help. If you chose to lead teenagers in today's society, then you need the resources to do just that. My son isn't a bad kid. My son needed help and instead of helping they made things worse. I can't tell you the loss I feel in my heart for SJP.

This high school offers students the opportunity to pursue a career as an Aircraft Maintenance…read moreTechnician in the aviation field. Although some staff members have a poor attitude, the teachers work hard to help their students succeed. A significant issue is funding; the school appears to lack adequate support from the Department of Education, which forces students to cover expenses out of pocket. If you are an incoming freshman or a parent considering this school for your child, I would recommend it if your child is interested in working on a variety of aircraft. This is a great place for them to develop those skills.

excellent high school for technical career minded kids…read more i just didn't give a shit during HS because i didn't give two shits for anything during HS. Hardly any girls when I use to go there. Heard it got better. But during my days there, had to go to different high schools or malls to try to get girls. Study hard and potential to make shit ton of money out of this high school is definitely there. My Pakistani friend who stayed for 5th year to get extra license, went onto Vaughn college, and then use his Aviation degree + Aviation Powerplant/Airframe licenses along with his Vaughn College Engineering degree and is now making 80-90K a year for JetBlue. I regret not giving a shit back in HS. But I'm not exactly "I must make a lot of money" type of person. There's more to life than just money. But if you don't have this mindset, then study and I mean really study in this high school. Don't touch any of the Aviation girls. Each one goes through about 15 boyfriends a school year and you can get the herps just by even exchanging words with any of them. One of the best high schools in Queens in terms of prestige and the quality of the teachers (both academic and shop teachers). I still think about some of my favorite teachers from that school time to time, such as the late Mr. Colleti, Lazar, Serena, Marianna, etc.

This is a horrible neighborhood for a school. The teachers are horrible and not professional at…read moreall. It's a very small school for elementary, middle, and a high school. If you want your kid to flourish this is not the school.

I was a student here and I just got reminded by some of my friend on this school. The education is…read moreactually not ad and most reachers are great. However there is ONE teacher who is actually killing me (not literally).