Yeshiva Birchas Chaim is a Haredi Mesivta high school in Lakewood Township, New Jersey.
It was founded by Rabbi Shmuel Zalmen Stein in 2001, after his father, Rabbi Chaim Stein, asked him to open a branch of Telshe Yeshiva in Lakewood.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Birchas Chaim?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Birchas Chaim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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