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#946 of 992 private schools in NY

Yeshiva Har Torah

Elementary School

250-10 GRAND CENTRAL PKWY, Bellerose, NY 11426

Private

Enrollment

816

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Yeshiva Har Torah

4.5/10

Elementary School in Bellerose · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.5/10

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5.1/10

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About Yeshiva Har Torah

Yeshiva Har Torah is a private elementary school in Bellerose, NY. Yeshiva Har Torah serves approximately 816 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Har Torah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.4 pts below NY schools
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Yeshiva Har Torah 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 Yeshiva Har Torah compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Bellerose, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
This School
vs
9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
816
This School
vs
406
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Yeshiva Har Torah Bellerose Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Yeshiva Har Torah (this school) 4.5
PS 186 CASTLEWOOD 6.5
PS 224 5.1
PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER 3.4
NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER
PS/IS 266 5.7
PS/IS 208 6.1
PS 133 6.1

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Enrollment 816
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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

250-10 GRAND CENTRAL PKWY, Bellerose, NY 11426

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshiva Har Torah may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Great Neck), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Floral Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 18 WINCHESTER (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Queens Village), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bellerose, see our Bellerose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 186 CASTLEWOOD Bellerose 0.2 mi 6.5
PS 224 Bellerose 0.2 mi 5.1
PS Q811 Little Neck 0.4 mi 3.9
NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER Bellerose 0.5 mi
PS 23 AT QUEENS CHILDREN CENTER Bellerose 0.5 mi 3.4
PS/IS 266 Bellerose 0.5 mi 5.7
PS/IS 208 Bellerose 0.6 mi 6.1
QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL OF TEACHING LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bellerose 0.6 mi 8.4
PS 221 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL (THE) Little Neck 0.6 mi 6.6
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Floral Park 0.7 mi 5.7
JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR Little Neck 0.9 mi 8.0
IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 Floral Park 0.9 mi 7.0
JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) Floral Park 1.0 mi 8.1
DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Douglaston 1.2 mi 6.7
DIVINE WISDOM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Bayside 1.2 mi 6.3
LAKEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Great Neck 1.4 mi 9.2
PS 133 Bellerose 1.4 mi 6.1
COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Great Neck 1.2 mi
PS 18 WINCHESTER Queens Village 1.5 mi 7.3
PS 213 CARL ULLMAN SCHOOL (THE) Bayside 1.2 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11426 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,591

Median Home Value

$676,100

Median Rent

$2,158/mo

Population

19,638

College Educated

43.8%

Homeownership

70.2%

Avg Commute

39 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

46.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshiva Har Torah

What grades does Yeshiva Har Torah serve?

Yeshiva Har Torah serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Yeshiva Har Torah?

Yeshiva Har Torah has an enrollment of approximately 816 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Har Torah?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Har Torah is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshiva Har Torah rank in NY?

Yeshiva Har Torah ranks #946 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshiva Har Torah's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshiva Har Torah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshiva Har Torah a private school?

Yes, Yeshiva Har Torah 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 Yeshiva Har Torah a religious school?

Yeshiva Har Torah has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
20 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
816
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County

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