Yeshiva Darchei Torah is a private Orthodox Jewish boys' school in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, United States.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,289 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Darchei Torah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
2,289 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
319 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Trailblazing Chinuch.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darchei Torah's ranking?
Darchei Torah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Darchei Torah?
The application deadline for Darchei Torah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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