Ben Porat Yosef

E. 243 Frisch Court Paramus, NJ 07652
www.benporatyosef.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Acceptance rate: 93%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Acceptance rate: 93%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Ben Porat Yosef ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2001

Student Body

Total Students
450 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade.
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Ruth Roth
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • At Ben Porat Yosef, we are committed to providing our students with an outstanding foundation for all of their future pursuits in education and in life.
  • It is our belief that this is best accomplished when parents and school function as partners.
  • We, at Ben Porat Yosef, understand that we all are seeking to help our children grow and develop with a richness of spirit, a desire to learn and the confidence to meet any challenge that is set before them.
  • It is our goal to instill in our children a love of Torah and Eretz Yisrael and to strengthen their minds and souls so that they may be active members and contributors to klal Yisrael as well as the broader society.
  • While Ben Porat Yosef provides excellence in academics, at the same time, our students experience a warm and nurturing "home away from home" so that they can comfortably grow socially and emotionally in an environment of Torah, Mitzvoth and ahavat Yisrael.
  • Our outstanding Judaic and general studies, and Hebrew immersion instruction, are taught in an environment that individualizes and is child centered.
  • We strive to help our students become the best they can be, to develop critical thinking skills, creative approaches to learning, and to become lifelong learners and independent thinkers.
  • We welcome the opportunity to partner with our parents, as together we will facilitate our students' growth and learning.
  • At Ben Porat Yosef, we are committed to providing our students with an outstanding foundation for all of their future pursuits in education and in life.
  • It is our belief that this is best accomplished when parents and school function as partners.
  • We, at Ben Porat Yosef, understand that we all are seeking to help our children grow and develop with a richness of spirit, a desire to learn and the confidence to meet any challenge that is set before them.
  • It is our goal to instill in our children a love of Torah and Eretz Yisrael and to strengthen their minds and souls so that they may be active members and contributors to klal Yisrael as well as the broader society.
  • While Ben Porat Yosef provides excellence in academics, at the same time, our students experience a warm and nurturing "home away from home" so that they can comfortably grow socially and emotionally in an environment of Torah, Mitzvoth and ahavat Yisrael.
  • Our outstanding Judaic and general studies, and Hebrew immersion instruction, are taught in an environment that individualizes and is child centered.
  • We strive to help our students become the best they can be, to develop critical thinking skills, creative approaches to learning, and to become lifelong learners and independent thinkers.
  • We welcome the opportunity to partner with our parents, as together we will facilitate our students' growth and learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Ben Porat Yosef?
The acceptance rate of Ben Porat Yosef is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
What sports does Ben Porat Yosef offer?
Ben Porat Yosef offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Fencing and Soccer.
What is Ben Porat Yosef's ranking?
Ben Porat Yosef ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ben Porat Yosef?
The application deadline for Ben Porat Yosef is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Ben Porat Yosef yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No Sessions, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Last Day for 8th Grade
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of School (1st - 7th grades), Dismissal at 1:40pm, No Aftercare
June 16, 2027 (Wednesday)
Juneteenth- Faculty Last Day
June 18, 2027 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $15,663 for elementary schools and $19,889 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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