Very Good
#39 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 7% of private schools
Ben Porat Yosef
Elementary School
243 FRISCH CT, Paramus, NJ 07652
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#39 of 534
In Paramus
#1 of 8
public schools
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Ben Porat Yosef
Elementary School in Paramus · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ben Porat Yosef
Ben Porat Yosef is a private elementary school in Paramus, NJ. Ben Porat Yosef serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ben Porat Yosef has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Ben Porat Yosef sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ben Porat Yosef is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Ben Porat Yosef compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Paramus, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ben Porat Yosef (this school) | 7.8 |
| East Brook Middle School | 8.9 |
| Parkway Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Memorial Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Life Skills Continuum | 6.0 |
| Multiple Disabilities Continuum | 6.0 |
| Autistic Continuum | 5.1 |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum | 4.7 |
| Behavioral Continuum | 4.5 |
| N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School | 6.0 |
| West Brook Middle School | 7.8 |
| Midland Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Stony Lane Elementary School | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
243 FRISCH CT, Paramus, NJ 07652
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ben Porat Yosef may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Parkway Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maywood Campus (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Maywood), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ST PETER ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby River Edge), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Paramus, see our Paramus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PETER ACADEMY River Edge | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Memorial School Maywood | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| East Brook Middle School Paramus | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Parkway Elementary School Paramus | 0.9 mi | 9.6 |
| Paramus High School Paramus | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Cherry Hill School River Edge | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Fairmount Hackensack | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| VISITATION ACADEMY Paramus | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Maywood Avenue School Maywood | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| EPIC SCHOOL Paramus Borough | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Maywood Campus Maywood | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| SINAI SCHOOL AT RYNJ River Edge | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| YESHIVA OF NORTH JERSEY River Edge | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Bergen County Academies Hackensack | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Roosevelt School River Edge | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Nellie K. Parker Hackensack | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| River Dell Middle School River Edge | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| DAVID GREGORY SCHOOL Paramus | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| HOVNANIAN SCHOOL New Milford | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS AT GRACE LUTHERAN River Edge | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07652 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$139,707
Median Home Value
$736,000
Median Rent
$2,845/mo
Population
26,500
College Educated
50.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
49.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bragg Elementary School Chester, NJ | 7.8 |
| Central School Glen Rock, NJ | 7.8 |
| Community Park School Princeton, NJ | 7.8 |
| Cranbury School Cranbury, NJ | 7.8 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School Lakewood, NJ | 7.8 |
| Frank J Smith Elementary East Hanover, NJ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ben Porat Yosef
What grades does Ben Porat Yosef serve?
Ben Porat Yosef serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ben Porat Yosef?
Ben Porat Yosef has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Porat Yosef?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Porat Yosef is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ben Porat Yosef rank in NJ?
Ben Porat Yosef ranks #39 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Ben Porat Yosef's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Porat Yosef has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ben Porat Yosef a private school?
Yes, Ben Porat Yosef is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ben Porat Yosef a religious school?
Ben Porat Yosef has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 845-5007
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