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Helping Hand Academy Ii

18832 Jamaica Ave Hollis, NY 11423

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Located in Hollis, NY, Helping Hand Academy Ii enrolls 20 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based elementary program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a teaching staff of four educators serving early elementary grades.
  • Helping Hand Academy Ii's student body is 97.3% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York for diversity.
  • As a co–ed private school in a large city setting, it provides early learning opportunities focused on foundational education from kindergarten to first grade.
  • Nearby private schools, such as The Wellspring Schools and The Summit School, offer wider grade spans and larger enrollments within a half–mile radius of Helping Hand Academy Ii.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Helping Hand Academy Ii ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii?
The application deadline for Helping Hand Academy Ii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $9,815 for elementary schools and $14,459 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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