Immaculate Conception School

I greatly recommend this school. My son has attended ICS since kindergarten. He is currently in 4th grade, and does very well academically and socially. He has received Principal Honors every year. I knew Dr. Jaffe and she was a great principal. She helped my son in kindergarten when he was having problems adjusting to his new school. I haven't had any problems with the new principal, Ms. Breen, She was very supportive and accommodating to my son when we had a recent tragedy in my family. ICS teachers work with the students. They are fully enriched through homework and testing. As with any school, parent involvement is also important to a child's success.
--Submitted by a parent

I do not agree totally with the last entry. My daughter is a current student at this school. She is academically advance for her grade level, and does not seem to be having any ill effects because of it. They may not always challenge her. We supplement her education on the outside. Instead, they provide a nuturing, loving environment for her socially. There are various activities throughout the year for students, staff and parents alike. The principle has an open door policy, and the students love her. In fact, one day I spied her tying the shoes of a pre-k student when asked by the student. You can not always get everything you want in a school. However, if you are looking for a school where your child can be well rounded; Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica Estates, is the place for you.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a waste of your money. The children in these schools are completely behind in math and various subjects.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Immaculate Conception School b/c the Teachers actually care about their students and always go ahead a step in helping them....
--Submitted by a parent

I recomend this school. It is great.
--Submitted by a parent

I loved this school years ago. The Principal changed and so did the school. The teachers are good but the Principal talks more at you than to you. I know it hard to run a school but the parents are just as important as the students. We are the one who pays the tution. I felt like I was paying Harvard prices and getting treated like it was public school not like there is anything wrong with public school, but if you're paying for private you expect private.
--Submitted by a parent

I LOVE ICS it is the best school!! The Teachers are very nice and encouraging
--Submitted by a student

My son go to ICS and is a very good school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter graduated from ICS. Her years at ICS (grades k-8)is one of the reasons she is well rounded, exceptionally educated, and happy. Dr. Jaffie runs a tight ship. She demands excellence from her teachers and students. The teachers are excellent.Dr. Jaffie gets nothing but respect and she deserves it! This school is a powerhouse. If you're looking for a Catholic School, ICS surpasses every other Catholic School in the borough of Queens! Check it out!
--Submitted by a parent

they encourage snobbish behaviour and have managed to produce some 'young ladies' who are rather full of themselves and regard themselves too highly. I am a past student of this institution and so this is my personal experience. it was by God's grace that i did not turn out like some of the others. The teachers and principal need to encourage the students to embrace more of their Jamaican culture and heritage and not treat it with such disdain.
--Submitted by a former student