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#685 of 992 private schools in NY
Darchei Torah
School · Far Rockaway, NY
A private school in Far Rockaway, NY serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
257 BEACH 17TH ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 NY.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Darchei Torah sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,125 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,347 | Compare → |
| Bnos Bais Yaakov-far RockawayPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,229 | Compare → |
| Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Darchei Torah is listed in Far Rockaway, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Darchei Torah
Darchei Torah is a private school in Far Rockaway, NY, serving approximately 2,288 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darchei Torah
What grades does Darchei Torah serve?
Darchei Torah serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Darchei Torah?
Darchei Torah has an enrollment of approximately 2,288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darchei Torah?
The student-teacher ratio at Darchei Torah is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Darchei Torah rank in NY?
Darchei Torah ranks #685 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Darchei Torah's MySchoolScout rating?
Darchei Torah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Darchei Torah a private school?
Yes, Darchei Torah 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 Darchei Torah a religious school?
Darchei Torah has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 313
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 868-2300
- 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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