The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent school named in memory of one of the great Jewish leaders, teachers, and activists of the 20th century.
Unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, The Heschel School sees as essential the creation of a community with families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.
The School is devoted to equal participation—boys and girls, men and women—in all aspects of the School's religious, intellectual and communal life.
The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness.
The Heschel School is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
It seeks to engender the understanding that the discovery of personal meaning and the growth of individual identity can emerge from the rigors of study.
The Heschel School seeks to create an ethical learning community that encompasses the children, staff, parents and all those who join in the work of the School.
The School values both the uniqueness of each individual member and the relationships they form with one another.
The Heschel School is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual lives of its students along with teaching them the skills to enable them to participate fully in contemporary Jewish life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Yearly Tuition: $60,390
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
967 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,390
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Marsha Feris
School Notes
- School Motto: Above all, remember that you must build your life as if it were a work of art.
- The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent school named in memory of one of the great Jewish leaders, teachers, and activists of the 20th century.
- Unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, The Heschel School sees as essential the creation of a community with families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.
- The School is devoted to equal participation—boys and girls, men and women—in all aspects of the School's religious, intellectual and communal life.
- The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness.
- The Heschel School is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
- It seeks to engender the understanding that the discovery of personal meaning and the growth of individual identity can emerge from the rigors of study.
- The Heschel School seeks to create an ethical learning community that encompasses the children, staff, parents and all those who join in the work of the School.
- The School values both the uniqueness of each individual member and the relationships they form with one another.
- The Heschel School is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual lives of its students along with teaching them the skills to enable them to participate fully in contemporary Jewish life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Abraham Joshua Heschel School cost?
Abraham Joshua Heschel School's tuition is approximately $60,390 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Abraham Joshua Heschel School?
The acceptance rate of Abraham Joshua Heschel School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 74%. Abraham Joshua Heschel School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Abraham Joshua Heschel School's ranking?
Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School?
The application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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