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#213 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 40% of private schools
Heichal Hatorah
High School
70 STERLING PL, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#213 of 534
In Teaneck
#4 of 7
public schools
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About Heichal Hatorah
Heichal Hatorah is a private high school in Teaneck, NJ. Heichal Hatorah serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Heichal Hatorah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 181 students, Heichal Hatorah is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Heichal Hatorah sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Heichal Hatorah 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 Heichal Hatorah compares to the 9 public schools in Teaneck, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Teaneck
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Heichal Hatorah (this school) | 6.7 |
| Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School | 3.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 7.4 |
| Teaneck High School | 5.6 |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Teaneck Community Charter school | 8.7 |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 8.0 |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School | 6.2 |
| William Cullen Bryant School | 8.1 |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | 5.4 |
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
70 STERLING PL, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heichal Hatorah may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Bogota Jr./Sr. High School (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Bogota), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MAAYANOT YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Teaneck High School (rated 5.6/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Teaneck, see our Teaneck schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School Teaneck | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Teaneck High School Teaneck | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC. Teaneck | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL Teaneck | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Teaneck Community Charter school Teaneck | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ACADEMY OF GREATNESS AND EXCELLENCE Teaneck | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Bogota Jr./Sr. High School Bogota | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School Teaneck | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Bogota Middle School Bogota | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| YESHIVAT HE'ATID Teaneck | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| FUSION ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD Englewood | 1.1 mi | — |
| SINAI HIGH SCHOOL AT TABC Teaneck | 1.4 mi | — |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Teaneck | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| WILBERT F MAYS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Teaneck | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| William Cullen Bryant School Teaneck | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| MAAYANOT YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Teaneck | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| E. Roy Bixby Bogota | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07666 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,311
Median Home Value
$496,400
Median Rent
$1,850/mo
Population
41,499
College Educated
54.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
37.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heichal Hatorah
What grades does Heichal Hatorah serve?
Heichal Hatorah serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Heichal Hatorah?
Heichal Hatorah has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heichal Hatorah?
The student-teacher ratio at Heichal Hatorah is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Heichal Hatorah rank in NJ?
Heichal Hatorah ranks #213 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Heichal Hatorah's MySchoolScout rating?
Heichal Hatorah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Heichal Hatorah a private school?
Yes, Heichal Hatorah is a private all-boys 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 Heichal Hatorah a religious school?
Heichal Hatorah has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 202 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 335-0633
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