2020 Best Jewish Schools in the New York City AreaAbout this List

Ramaz School

• Private School
• New York, NY
• 9-12
• 36 reviews

Alum: I received an amazing education. The classes were stimulating and challenging, and the teachers were usually extremely qualified and knowledgable. The college guidance were very helpful and the school has great relationships with many universities across the country.
However, I often felt the administration did not care about the needs of the students. The student body often felt there was a lack of communication between them and the faculty. To Ramaz's credit, they are trying to work on this aspect and converse more frequently and openly with students and alumni.
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• A+

• 396 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

SAR High School

• Private School
• Bronx, NY
• 9-12
• 28 reviews

Alum: SAR is an amazing place, which encourages its students to think creatively, explore their passions, and develop their Jewish identities. SAR High School is committed to ensuring that all students push themselves to excel, learn, and grow, and the faculty take the time to form meaningful relationships with their students, acting as mentors, teachers, and resources both in high school and beyond.
Read 28 Reviews

• A+

• 536 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heschel High School

• Private School
• New York, NY
• PK, K-12
• 24 reviews

Sophomore: I love this school. I have been going here for many years and I love it! I can express my religious Jewish beliefs. There are many different minyans you can join based on your beliefs. All of the teachers are extremely supportive and help you when you need it. For anyone struggling with the choice of attending this school or not, you should go here! You will not regret it.
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• A+

• 935 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Shore Hebrew Academy High School

• Private School
• Great Neck, NY
• 9-12
• 82 reviews

Junior: North Shore Hebrew Academy has made my high school experience one that I will never forget. There is such great diversity, with students coming from several different communities, and yet there is such a strong sense of unity among us. When I first began high school, I was nervous that it would be difficult both socially and academically, but I was relieved to find myself in a warm and welcoming environment. North Shore offers endless clubs and ways to be a part of this school and I am so glad I was able to involve myself in a series of extracurricular activities, each pertaining to my interests. In addition, I feel that my teachers here at North Shore truly have my best interests at heart and that each of them is dedicated to challenging their students in a productive and intellectual manner. When I complete my high school education, I will feel that I am leaving behind not only a school, but a home.
Read 82 Reviews

• A+

• 440 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway - High School

• Private School
• Cedarhurst, NY
• 9-12
• 3 reviews

Alum: It was the best four years of my life. The teachers were all so helpful and so excited to teach the students and were always passionate about what they were teaching. One thing I would've really appreciated more is a better relationship with the student government and the administration. We couldn't run an agenda because we were barely given the time of day which was unfair and unfortunate. But otherwise, no complaints! It's in a fabulous location with a stupendous education.
Read 3 Reviews

• A+

• 378 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Golda Och Academy

• Private School
• West Orange, NJ
• PK, K-12
• 46 reviews

Parent: Golda Och Academy is a truly special place that allows each of my children to thrive! I love the warm and nurturing environment and fabulous teachers and administration that enables my children to walk in each day ready to learn and do their best. My children are receiving a tremendous general studies and Jewish education, all while learning what it means to be thoughtful and respectful of each other. In addition, my children look forward to science, music, library, technology, gym and more each week! I am grateful every day that my children are receiving a Golda Och Academy education!
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• A+

• 516 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Frisch School

• Private School
• Paramus, NJ
• 9-12
• 48 reviews

Senior: The close relationships between students and teachers is one of the best parts of Frisch. Being able to look up to your teachers as role models in addition to educators is something that is unique at Frisch. In addition, the cafeteria is unparalleled anywhere in the nation - pizza, pasta, soup, salad, ice cream, soda, coffee, you name it it’s here!
Read 48 Reviews

• A+

• 637 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Solomon Schechter School of Westchester

• Private School
• Hartsdale, NY
• K-12
• 30 reviews

Alum: The school has a very tight-knit community, and really takes care of each student as an individual. With a rigorous dual curriculum, students learn the value of managing their time and resources, and deciding what is really important to them. Sports are an important part of the school community, and joining is highly recommended. The college counseling office has a lot of turnover, but are extremely helpful in spite of this. The school truly fosters a connection with Israel and Judaism, and gives students a wide variety of opportunities to experience different aspects of Jewish culture and life.
Read 30 Reviews

• A+

• 788 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School

• Private School
• Livingston, NJ
• PK, K-12
• 34 reviews

Parent: My children span all 3 divisions of the school (LS, MS, HS) and at each stage in their development this school has given them everything they need and everything we expect from an academic partner. The school is small enough that each child's needs are considered, and, as they grow, each student can find a platform to explore interests and have leadership opportunities, but large enough that they are afforded the programmatic richness of a large school. I am grateful to have found an institution that places as high a priority on academic excellence as it does on creating good people with a strong religious identity, which is priority for my family. I look forward to continuing to watch my kids blossom here.
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• A+

• 761 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yeshiva University High School for Boys

• Private School
• New York, NY
• 9-12
• 15 reviews

Junior: The features I've enjoyed most are the extracurricular freedoms, the variety of faculty backgrounds, and the large student body.
If interested in joining a club, most do not require a commitment. If one wants to create a club, 10-15 members, and a faculty advisor is all that is needed (I'd know, as I started the Book Club), making the extracurricular process very efficient.
Our faculty is comprised of Ivy-league graduates, a teacher who worked on the first research initiatives for cellular communication, and a few paramedics. The variety of faculty is conducive to an environment in which all student's diverse interests can be fostered.
The large student body means that even if you have unusual interests—say you're 80's pop culture stuck in a teen's body (like me)— you're sure to find one other student who will finish "Whoah, we're half..".
My least favorite feature of my school is that despite our large size (which ensures some diversity) there is still some insularism.
Read 15 Reviews

• A+

• 280 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schechter School of Long Island

• Private School
• Williston Park, NY
• K-5
• 48 reviews

Senior: What I loved about Solomon Schechter Upper School is that it's more than just a school,it's a family.Whether you are a student,teacher,parent,or staff member, you're able to experience the incredibly "homey" feeling and are a part of the community.Schechter's family is its greatest support system,there's no such thing as every man for himself.At Schechter,students get both a strong secular and Judaic education,and are able to converse in three different languages.At Schechter,failure isn't an option.Every student that graduates from Schechter leaves with a strong head on their shoulders and the ability to change the world.Schechter alumni are successful in every field of study and work they enter.One thing I would change at Schechter is the lack of participation in clubs and after school activities.Since the school has commuters that commute from an hour away every day,it's very hard to be a part of clubs and activities at Schechter.Schechter is an incredible school!
Read 48 Reviews

• A+

• 271 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manhattan High School for Girls

• Private School
• New York, NY
• 9-12
• 35 reviews

Alum: High academic standards, teachers are extremely helpful, friendly, and there for you. Wide array of extracurriculars.
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• A+

• 193 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys

• Private School
• Woodmere, NY
• 9-12
• 7 reviews

Alum: My experience with DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys was fantastic. The warm environment and staff and amazing facilities makes it what it is. The rebbeim and administration forges a long lasting relationship that could last for a while. The teachers are also amazing. It's just run by the best rosh yeshiva and staff who actually cares about the students. No matter who you are, you could find a rebbe or some staff member to get close to and form a close relationship and will bring your relationship with Hashem to it's heights.
Read 7 Reviews

• A

• 335 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Torah Academy of Bergen County

• Private School
• Teaneck, NJ
• 9-12
• 7 reviews

Alum: The administration and extra-curricular aspects of the school are truly what make it shine. Every student and administrator put a lot of effort into those extra activities which allow the students to reap tremendous benefits from their participation on an academic or athletic team. In addition, the college guidance department was extremely helpful in guiding students, I among them, to the colleges best suited to their abilities. On a more negative note, the academics can be made better, specifically in the science department, but they are overall passable and give the students a good enough basis to transition into college and further education.
Read 7 Reviews

• A

• 313 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yeshivah of Flatbush - Joel Braverman High School

• Private School
• Brooklyn, NY
• 9-12
• 29 reviews

Senior: Flatbush is a really great Jewish private school. Their standard of excellence is very high compared to their competitors. The resources the school has for college, interships, connections are tremendous and any student can maximize their talents in Flatbush how he or she sees fit.
Read 29 Reviews

• A

• 645 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Middle School and Brookdale High School

• Private School
• Uniondale, NY
• 7-12
• 17 reviews

Junior: It’s chill. There is a good vibe all the time. Everyone is a family together, there are no Separate groups we all have a friendship, a very strong one. We all do things together outside of school and we learn exceptionally well together.
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• A

• 390 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls

• Private School
• Teaneck, NJ
• 9-12
• 8 reviews

Senior: Ma'ayanot has the best combination of secular and judaic studies from any school I've seen. The warm atmosphere and encouraging faculty is what makes Ma'ayanot stand out from everywhere else.
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• A

• 295 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hillel Yeshiva School

• Private School
• Ocean, NJ
• PK, K-12
• 10 reviews

Middle School Student: Not the best English teachers in the elementary or middle school. Good in the high school. Good Judaic study teachers. Excellent college readiness, most go to Rutgers.
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• A

• 719 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westchester Hebrew High School

• Private School
• Mamaroneck, NY
• 9-12
• 11 reviews

Alum: Supportive staff, interesting class offerings. Dislike the whole being forced to participate in religious rituals thing, but it is a religious school, so it's what expected. Cool class trips, and tight knit community.
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• A

• 110 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rambam Mesivta

• Private School
• Lawrence, NY
• 9-12
• 9 reviews

• A

• 180 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The JEC High School (Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy)

• Private School
• Elizabeth, NJ
• 6-12
• 5 reviews

Senior: JEC is a sleeper school. What I mean is that the school doesn't go out of it's way to brag, so nobody ever realizes that it has some of the best student-teacher relations in the country, as well as stellar academic resources for its size. While the smallness does limit it, overall my experience at JEC has changed my life in an amazing way.
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• A

• 182 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls

• Private School
• Hewlett, NY
• 9-12
• 14 reviews

Senior: Personally, I happen to think this school has an excellent set of teachers, devoted to making sure that the students here understand the material. There are many opportunities to partake in extra curricular activities, charities, and sports teams. The hours are hard—8:30am-5:15pm—but they definitely prepare you for the average work hours in the future. I think the style of classes definitely prepares everyone for college, and the new college guidance counselors make sure to focus on every individual and ensure they have a great future ahead of them. Personally, I loved the experience of attending SKA, the character I grew to be and the sense of security I grew to have wouldn’t be there without it.
Read 14 Reviews

• A

• 355 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yeshivah of Flatbush - Elementary School

• Private School
• Brooklyn, NY
• PK, K-12
• 1 review

Alum: Cool Jewish school where teachers are trying to prepare students for the real life and all troubles it can bring. Education is of a good quality. Lots of extracurricular activity, different groups and stuff to do.
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• A

• 1,944 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bruriah High School for Girls

• Private School
• Elizabeth, NJ
• 6-12
• 50 reviews

Alum: The higher up administration needs was unimpressive. They did not care about the individual student and targeted specific students to mark up for dress code infractions. They were also more close minded. The work load was immense as well. It is enough to have the double curriculum, but to also have double classes of the same subject and huge amounts of work for each class is impossible. There was no break room for seniors that had a break period and some of the Jewish studies teachers were clearly not cut out for teaching. We were given options for subjects to be taught senior year, with the requirement being that 12 girls had to sign up, and they still didn't offer those courses. However, some of the secular studies were very strong. The science and English were excellent, as well as writing. Some of the math was good, some was awful. The history teacher was horrible. But the AP classes were taught extremely well.
Read 50 Reviews

• A-

• 349 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Midreshet Shalhevet-Shalhevet High School for Girls

• Private School
• Valley Stream, NY
• 9-12
• 11 reviews

Senior: I loved the school environment, teachers, classes, and fellow students. As a transfer student, I can say that it was a great transition into a welcoming school.
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• A-

• 95 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio