Garden School

Specialties

Garden School is the only co-​ed, fully-​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 partner with families to provide an educational approach that develops academic strengths, promotes confidence of character and the critical social-​emotional development necessary to be successful in college and beyond.

Numerous clubs, a league sports program, community service, field trips and travel opportunities and comprehensive college counseling ensure that students graduate as well-​rounded, capable and responsible citizens of the world.

Garden School’s secure and spacious campus is easily accessible by highway and several public transportation options, and our door-​to-​door bus transportation encourages families to come from a variety of neighborhoods. Our facilities include bright and well-​equipped classrooms, a well-​stocked library and technology center, two science labs, an art studio, a swimming pool, an air-​conditioned gym/​auditorium with a weight-​room and a stage, a nutritious cafeteria and a fully-​enclosed playground.

Please visit the Garden School website at www​.gar​den​school​.org and get to know our school by scheduling a tour at your convenience, or by attending one of our weekly Open Houses on Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

History

Established in 1923.

Garden Country Day School was started in 1923 by a group of parents and teachers who were interested in creating a superior educational environment for their children. The name «Garden» was chosen to reflect the garden apartment complex built by Edward A. MacDougall in the then rural area of Jackson Heights. In the Spring of 1929, Garden graduated its first senior class of three proud graduates. In 1937, Garden became an independent, college preparatory school.

Garden has continued to serve the community as a premier educational institution. Under the leadership of the current Headmaster, Dr. Richard Marotta, Garden continues to meet the needs of its students and families. Since the late 1980’s, nursery and prekindergarten programs have been added, the English Language Academy has enhanced Garden’s multicultural strength, and the Summer Program made Garden a year-​round resource for our community.

Garden School remains an important part of the educational life of New York City.

Meet the Manager

Dr. Richard Marotta M.

Manager

Dr. Richard Marotta, Headmaster (Since 1991)

B.A. English, Fordham University; M.A. English, CUNY Hunter College; Ph.D. English, CUNY Graduate Center. Adjunct Professor at CUNY Queens College. New York Association of Independent Schools Member of the Commission on Accreditation