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#449 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 45% of private schools
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim
School · Amherst, NY
A private school in Amherst, NY serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
411 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PKWY, Amherst, NY 14228
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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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Where Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,426
Median home value
$246,100
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14228; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Christian Central AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Gateway-longview Lynde SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim is listed in Amherst, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim is a private school in Amherst, NY, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim
What grades does Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim serve?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim rank in NY?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim ranks #449 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim's MySchoolScout rating?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim a private school?
Yes, Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim 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 Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim a religious school?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 568-0226
- Area population (ZIP 14228)
- 24,345
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 14228; 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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