Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Score 65% or higher on the TACHS
• Earn high grades (90s/mid-to-high 80s) in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
• Score in the top third (3s/4s) on state/standardized tests in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Each year, over 1,800 students apply to Molloy for the 400 available seats.

 

 

Priority for admission is given to those prospective students who place Molloy as #1. Though, all choices are considered for admission. Additionally, please remember that in order to be considered for a scholarship, you MUST place Molloy as #1.

 

 

The code is 012.

 

 

Molloy typically offers an Open House in the Fall, which is open to everyone, and then another one in the Winter for accepted students. To take a private tour, please contact the school to make an appointment.

 

 

Each year Molloy offers scholarships valued at over $1.3 million!

Applicants are considered for Academic Scholarships who place Molloy as #1, whose grades are in the 90s in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade, score high on standardized & NYS tests in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade, and who score in the top 1% to 2% on the Catholic High School Admission entrance exam (TACHS).

We also offer Named Scholarships which are funded by alumni and Molloy benefactors. Most of the Named Scholarships are need-based.

 

Approximately 1,560 boys and girls in Grades 9 through 12.

 

 

For the 2023-2024 school year it will be $11,200. Additionally, as part of the 2-step registration process for incoming freshmen, there is a nonrefundable enrollment fee of $450 and a nonrefundable technology fee of $550. Fees for subsequent school grades can be found under the "Parents" tab, within the subtab "Tuition & Fees."

*Tuition and fees are subject to change.

 

 

Our address is:

83-53 Manton Street

Briarwood, NY 11435 

 

Molloy is one block north from the intersection of Queens Boulevard and Main Street and four four blocks east of the county offices in Kew Gardens. Molloy is accessible via multiple MTA bus routes and the F subway line.

 

 

By Train:

• The F train stops in front of the school at the Briarwood-Van Wyck Station. From there, it's a short walk to the school.  
• Accessible by LIRR.  There are stations in neighboring towns Jamaica, NY and Kew Gardens, NY.

• The Main Street Q44, Q20A, Q20B and the Queens Boulevard Q60 buses stop in front of the school. The Union Turnpike Q-46, the Lefferts Boulevard Q-10 and the Metropolitan Avenue Q-54 buses stop within a short walk of the school.

• Grand Central West: Exit 17 – 168 Street. At the fourth traffic light on the service road, make a left onto Main Street. Stay in the right lane at the flashing yellow signal.
• Grand Central East: Exit 14 - Union Turnpike. Take the first available right turn onto Main Street. Stay in the right lane at the flashing yellow signal.
  Van Wyck South: Exit 11 - Jewel Avenue. Left on Jewel to Main Street. Go right on Main, proceed about 1.7 miles. Stay in the right lane at the flashing yellow signal.
• Van Wyck North: Exit 9 - Queens Blvd. Make the first available right onto Hoover Avenue. Make a right on Main Street, stay in the right lane at the flashing yellow signal.

Challenging college-preparatory program for all students. Advanced Placement courses for college credit are offered at all grade levels, including freshman year. 100% of our graduates attend college. Two-thirds of our students earn college credit before graduating from Molloy. The Class of 2022 was awarded over $100 million in college scholarships.

 

 

There are more than 60 sports, clubs, and service activities that are offered. Over 90% of our freshmen participated in after school activities last year.

 

 

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Molloy's facilities include: the newly-renovated cafeteria and chapel, brand new video broadcast studio, a state-of-the-art library, research center, computer lab, four science labs, theater, guidance complex, strength & conditioning facility, and two gymnasiums. 

The six-acre campus includes: an all-weather outdoor track and baseball field. Molloy has created a comprehensive one-to-one program for integrating iPad® technology in the learning environment. Each classroom is outfitted with the latest SMART Board models, Apple TV, and high-speed Internet.