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#702 of 992 private schools in NY

Abraham Joshua Heschel School

School

30 W END AVE, New York, NY 10023

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

910

Student-Teacher

6.1:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

910

Student-Teacher

6.1:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#702 of 992

In New York

#108 of 118

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About Abraham Joshua Heschel School

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is a private school in New York, NY. Abraham Joshua Heschel School serves approximately 910 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Abraham Joshua Heschel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts below NY schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 6.1:1 students to teachers, Abraham Joshua Heschel School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School 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

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How Abraham Joshua Heschel School compares to 345 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.1:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

910

This School

438

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Abraham Joshua Heschel School New York Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Abraham Joshua Heschel School (this school)	—	910	6.1:1	5.7
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE)	0.0 mi	547	12.4:1	4.3
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.1 mi	717	12.2:1	6.6
PS 452	0.1 mi	387	16.1:1	8.0
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL	0.2 mi	2,141	14.4:1	8.5
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	439	15.1:1	8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES	0.3 mi	309	8.8:1	8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE)	0.3 mi	93	6.6:1	7.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE	0.3 mi	449	12.8:1	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY	0.3 mi	416	9.9:1	6.5
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	265	11:1	6.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	0.3 mi	1,053	14:1	7.5
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	0.4 mi	299	10.7:1	8.0
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS	0.4 mi	600	14.3:1	7.9
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS	0.5 mi	395	11.3:1	7.3
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	168	9.3:1	4.3
FOOD AND FINANCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	455	11.4:1	6.8
FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	256	8.8:1	6.3
HIGH SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT	0.5 mi	211	10:1	6.2
MANHATTAN BRIDGES HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	448	13.2:1	7.9
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION	0.5 mi	226	9:1	6.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 NY.

Classroom Attention

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Enrollment 910

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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 NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

30 W END AVE, New York, NY 10023

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Abraham Joshua Heschel School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is COLLEGIATE SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE) New York	0.0 mi	547	4.3
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	717	6.6
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	662	7.8
PS 452 New York	0.1 mi	387	8.0
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	2,141	8.5
PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	110	7.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE New York	0.3 mi	449	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY New York	0.3 mi	416	6.5
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	439	8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES New York	0.3 mi	309	8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) New York	0.3 mi	93	7.6
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	265	6.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES New York	0.3 mi	1,053	7.5
THE SPEYER LEGACY SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	314	7.3
HUDSONWAY IMMERSION SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	57	7.9
PS 111 ADOLPH S OCHS New York	0.5 mi	395	7.3
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	168	4.3
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	299	8.0
MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY New York	0.4 mi	118	7.1
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS New York	0.4 mi	600	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,866

Median Home Value

$1,401,800

Median Rent

$3,050/mo

Population

67,468

College Educated

84.3%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

43.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Abraham Joshua Heschel School

What grades does Abraham Joshua Heschel School serve?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Abraham Joshua Heschel School?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Joshua Heschel School?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Joshua Heschel School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Abraham Joshua Heschel School rank in NY?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks #702 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Abraham Joshua Heschel School's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Abraham Joshua Heschel School a private school?

Yes, Abraham Joshua Heschel School 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 Abraham Joshua Heschel School a religious school?

Abraham Joshua Heschel School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 79 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 910
Gender Split: 60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 150
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 246-7717

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