Very Good
#275 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 28% of private schools
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim
Elementary School
8606 135 ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#275 of 992
In Richmond Hill
#2 of 4
public schools
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Yeshivat Ohr Haiim
Elementary School in Richmond Hill · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Yeshivat Ohr Haiim
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is a private elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY. Yeshivat Ohr Haiim serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshivat Ohr Haiim has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Yeshivat Ohr Haiim sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim 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 Yeshivat Ohr Haiim compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Richmond Hill, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Yeshivat Ohr Haiim (this school) | 7.0 |
| PS 54 HILLSIDE | 5.7 |
| PS 51 | 5.1 |
| PS 55 MAURE | 6.8 |
| PS 56 HARRY EICHLER | 5.8 |
| PS 90 HORACE MANN | 5.7 |
| PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS | 7.4 |
| PS 273 | 8.1 |
| PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE) | 4.6 |
| S.T.A.R. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | 3.1 |
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
8606 135 ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yeshivat Ohr Haiim may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 99 KEW GARDENS (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Kew Gardens), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 55 MAURE (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, AL-IMAN SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Jamaica), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Richmond Hill, see our Richmond Hill schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TIEGERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Richmond Hill | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 54 HILLSIDE Richmond Hill | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL Briarwood | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| TIEFERES TORAH INSTITUTE Kew Gardens | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| AL-IMAN SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 82 HAMMOND Jamaica | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 99 KEW GARDENS Kew Gardens | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK Jamaica | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| THERESA PAPLIN SCHOOL Briarwood | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| THERESA PAPLIN SCHOOL Jamaica | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 55 MAURE Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 51 Richmond Hill | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE Kew Gardens | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| YESHIVA SHAAR HATORAH Richmond Hill | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| EZRA ACADEMY Forest Hills | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 161 ARTHUR ASHE SCHOOL Jamaica | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II Jamaica | 0.9 mi | 2.6 |
| NORTH QUEENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11418 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,927
Median Home Value
$772,800
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
Population
36,304
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
48.8%
Avg Commute
45.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
39.9
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bedford, NY | 7.0 |
| BRIDGES ACADEMY (THE) West Islip, NY | 7.0 |
| BROOKLYN ARTS AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scotia, NY | 7.0 |
| GOOSEHILL PRIMARY CENTER Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 7.0 |
| MANDALAY SCHOOL Wantagh, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yeshivat Ohr Haiim
What grades does Yeshivat Ohr Haiim serve?
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Yeshivat Ohr Haiim?
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Ohr Haiim?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshivat Ohr Haiim rank in NY?
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim ranks #275 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Yeshivat Ohr Haiim's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yeshivat Ohr Haiim a private school?
Yes, Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is a private all-girls 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 Yeshivat Ohr Haiim a religious school?
Yeshivat Ohr Haiim has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 658-7066
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