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#247 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 25% of private schools

Congregation Ymh

High School · Far Rockaway, NY

A private high school in Far Rockaway, NY serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

29-20 HEALY AVE, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours2,300
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment130
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Congregation Ymh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,027

Median home value

$649,400

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Medical Technology - a College Board SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–120.2 mi608Compare →
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–120.2 mi280Compare →
Queens High School for Information Research and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.2 mi503Compare →
Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–120.3 mi1,195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Congregation Ymh is listed in Far Rockaway, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Congregation Ymh

Congregation Ymh is a private high school in Far Rockaway, NY, serving approximately 130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Congregation Ymh

What grades does Congregation Ymh serve?

Congregation Ymh serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Congregation Ymh?

Congregation Ymh has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Congregation Ymh?

The student-teacher ratio at Congregation Ymh 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 Congregation Ymh rank in NY?

Congregation Ymh ranks #247 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Congregation Ymh's MySchoolScout rating?

Congregation Ymh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Congregation Ymh a private school?

Yes, Congregation Ymh 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 Congregation Ymh a religious school?

Congregation Ymh has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
130
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
230 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Area population (ZIP 11691)
68,704
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11691; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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