Admission to Garden School

Welcome to Garden School. We are a unique educational institution in the heart of Queens where we have been central to the education of students from nursery through grade 12 for more than 80 years. Since 1923, the mission of our traditional, college preparatory school has been to admit families who want their children to grow, learn, and be the best they can be in a rigorous academic environment.

Garden’s population reflects the rich diversity of our neighborhood. We encourage our students to understand and respect their classmates and neighbors as they learn in our challenging academic community and prepare to move on to college and a broader environment where they can use their skills as learned citizens of the world.

Garden School has achieved its reputation by maintaining a student body that meets our demanding academic requirements. The faculty and administration at Garden are available to assist parents, guardians, and students with their questions and concerns about our curriculum and academic standards.

We welcome all prospective students and their families to attend one of our scheduled open houses, or take a private tour of the school to begin the admissions process. Admission to the Nursery Program is based on the child’s school-readiness and potential for success at Garden School. Admission to the Upper and Lower Divisions of Garden is based on a personal interview, submission of all information pertaining to your child’s previous educational experience, and, for students in grade 2 and above, a series of skills-based tests administered by our admissions staff. The ERB is accepted but not required. Starting with grade 7, all applicants are asked to write an essay related to school experience.

Students occasionally need to enroll during the academic year. Mid-year applicants are evaluated under regular admission standards, the student’s reason for changing schools, and estimated ability to successfully transition into Garden School.

For more information and to set up an appointment to visit, please call 718-335-6363.

Garden School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or national origin in its admission.