Average
#460 of 534 private schools in NJ
Yeshiva Toras Emes
Elementary School
577 JAMES ST, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#460 of 534
In Lakewood
#41 of 83
public schools
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Yeshiva Toras Emes
Elementary School in Lakewood · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yeshiva Toras Emes
Yeshiva Toras Emes is a private elementary school in Lakewood, NJ. Yeshiva Toras Emes serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Toras Emes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Yeshiva Toras Emes 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 Yeshiva Toras Emes compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Lakewood, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yeshiva Toras Emes (this school) | 5.0 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Oak Street Elem School | 6.4 |
| Ocean Academy Charter School | 7.6 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | 6.8 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center | 8.1 |
| Lakewood Middle School | 8.0 |
| Piner Elementary School | 8.0 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
577 JAMES ST, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yeshiva Toras Emes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TEHILAS CHAYA SARA (rated 6.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YESHIVA MESORAS HATORAH (rated 5.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BNOS TZIPPA (rated 5.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA EVEN YISROEL Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| YESHIVA MESORAS HATORAH Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| SHIRAS CHAIM Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 3.3 |
| TALMUD TORAH ZECHER YOCHANAN Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| YESHIVA SHAGAS ARYEH Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 3.7 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| MESIVTA OHR CHAIM MEIR Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ADERES BAIS YAAKOV Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| BNOS ESTHER MALKA Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| BNOS ESTHER MALKA Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| TEHILAS CHAYA SARA Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| BNOS TZIPPA Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| BNOS PENINA Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| YESHIVAT YAGDIL TORAH Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| YESHIVA SHAAR HATALMUD Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| YESHIVA CHEMDAT HATORAH Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| SEPHARDIC BET YAAKOV Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
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| Roosevelt School #7 Garfield, NJ | 5.0 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Cedar Grove, NJ | 5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yeshiva Toras Emes
What grades does Yeshiva Toras Emes serve?
Yeshiva Toras Emes serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Yeshiva Toras Emes?
Yeshiva Toras Emes has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Toras Emes?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Toras Emes is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshiva Toras Emes rank in NJ?
Yeshiva Toras Emes ranks #460 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Yeshiva Toras Emes's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshiva Toras Emes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yeshiva Toras Emes a private school?
Yes, Yeshiva Toras Emes 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 Yeshiva Toras Emes a religious school?
Yeshiva Toras Emes has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 9.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 730-3825
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