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#395 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 40% of private schools
Tieferes Torah Institute
High School
12231 METROPOLITAN AVE, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#395 of 992
In Kew Gardens
#1 of 2
public schools
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Tieferes Torah Institute
High School in Kew Gardens · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tieferes Torah Institute
Tieferes Torah Institute is a private high school in Kew Gardens, NY. Tieferes Torah Institute serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Tieferes Torah Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Tieferes Torah Institute is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.6:1 students to teachers, Tieferes Torah Institute sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tieferes Torah Institute 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 Tieferes Torah Institute compares to the 1 public school in Kew Gardens, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Kew Gardens
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tieferes Torah Institute (this school) | 6.6 |
| PS 99 KEW GARDENS | 7.6 |
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 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
12231 METROPOLITAN AVE, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tieferes Torah Institute may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Richmond Hill), which scores notably higher. Another option is EZRA ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Forest Hills), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Richmond Hill), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kew Gardens, see our Kew Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 54 HILLSIDE Richmond Hill | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 99 KEW GARDENS Kew Gardens | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| YESHIVA SHAAR HATORAH Richmond Hill | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE Kew Gardens | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| YESHIVAT OHR HAIIM Richmond Hill | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 51 Richmond Hill | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| EZRA ACADEMY Forest Hills | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL Briarwood | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 56 HARRY EICHLER Richmond Hill | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| HOLY CHILD JESUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Richmond Hill | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH South Richmond Hill | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| AL-IMAN SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 90 HORACE MANN Richmond Hill | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 82 HAMMOND Jamaica | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11415 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,632
Median Home Value
$367,900
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
21,379
College Educated
52.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Avg Commute
41.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
37.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn, NY | 6.6 |
| THE SMITH SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.6 |
| IVES SCHOOL Lincolndale, NY | 6.5 |
| YESHIVA MERCAZ HATORAH OF BELLE HARBOR Belle Harbor, NY | 6.5 |
| YESHIVAT MAGEN ABRAHAM Brooklyn, NY | 6.5 |
| SHAAREI ARAZIM OF MONSEY Suffern, NY | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tieferes Torah Institute
What grades does Tieferes Torah Institute serve?
Tieferes Torah Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tieferes Torah Institute?
Tieferes Torah Institute has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tieferes Torah Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Tieferes Torah Institute is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tieferes Torah Institute rank in NY?
Tieferes Torah Institute ranks #395 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Tieferes Torah Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Tieferes Torah Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tieferes Torah Institute a private school?
Yes, Tieferes Torah Institute 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 Tieferes Torah Institute a religious school?
Tieferes Torah Institute has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 196 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 441-1979
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