Public School 101 is an elementary school serving Forest Hills and Forest Hills Gardens. The goal of the school, as per its mission statement, is to encourage a love of learning through creativity, technology and awareness of the world outside. Presided over by Principal Valerie Capitulo-Saide, the school aims to foster an environment where students are free to express themselves and grow into critical thinkers, all while exploring myriad extra-curricular activities.
Edward Mandell Elementary School, located at the intersection of 108th Street and the Horace Harding Expressway, is a school of roughly 500 students under the supervision of a staff of more than 33 teachers and administrators.
The school prides itself on creating high school preparation courses that challenge students, as well as encourage creativity and problem solving at all levels.
The school is under the direction of principal Josette Pizarro, who has created a learning environment in which parents, teachers and staff propel students into the future together.
Queens Metropolitan High School, erected in 2010, is part of a campus of three schools, located on Metropolitan Avenue.
The facility, led by principal Marci Levy-McGuire, was created as a response to the growing problem of overcrowding at many schools in the Forest Hills area. The school is 5 floors of classrooms, with multiple gyms and cafeterias, music programs, art classes and more. The school aims to empower students to answer three questions: Who am I? Who do I want to be? How do I get there?
The school shares many of its facilities with the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School and PS 233Q.
The Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, erected in 2010, is part of a campus of three schools, located on Metropolitan Avenue.
The facility is co-directed by Patrick Finley and Damon McCord, and is designed to create a different type of curriculum for students, where hands on experience and learning take precedence over instruction. The school is 4 floors of classrooms, with multiple gyms and cafeterias, music programs, art classes and more. Students are challenged to interact with each other and the community and complete projects to fulfill graduation requirements.
The school shares many of its facilities with Queens Metropolitan High School and PS 233Q.
Autocraft has been helping Queens residents obtain their driver's licenses since 1998. The school is conveniently located near the E, F trains and several bus lines. Located on the second floor, the school also conducts the five-hour defensive driving class. Autocraft is licensed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School is located in a large multi-building compound on Queens Boulevard. The school building, along with the church that rests just beside it in the compound, dominate the landscape in the area and are among the most recognizable landmarks in Forest Hills.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, founded in 1928, serves children in a Catholic setting, from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
This temple and community center, located on 108th Street in Forest Hills, was founded as a gathering place for Jewish immigrants, particularly of Russian descent.
Since its founding in 1996, the congregation has grown to serve families from all over Queens, holding services, Sunday school, a professional's club and more.
The synagogue is presided over by Rabbi Emmanuel Shimnov, and holds week day and weekend services.
The Forest Hills Montessori School is a private education facility located on the western border of Forest Hills. Housed entirely in one building, the school is co-ed and serves about 150 students who come from all over the Forest Hills community. Parents have the option of starting students in pre-kindergarten and keeping them enrolled through the 6th Grade. The school is also not affiliated with a religious organization, and is open to all children.
Russell Sage Junior High, located on Austin Street in Forest Hills, focuses on education for students from sixth through ninth grade. Presided over by Principal Marilyn Grant, the school aims for a high standard of education and personal conduct of its students. In addition to numerous extracurricular activities, the school also focuses on language enrichment and leadership programs to help students progress further in their secondary education. The school also prides itself on its use of technology in the classroom.