Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, NY, is an all–boys, Jewish–affiliated private school serving grades PK through 12 in a large city community.
The school enrolls 2,289 students with 319 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
Founded in 1972, Darchei Torah operates on a 10–acre campus within the city of Far Rockaway.
The student body includes a small percentage of students of color, representing 0.52% of total enrollment.
Darchei Torah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for largest student enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
319 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Darchei Torah is Yeshiva Darchei Torah (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam
All-girls (Jewish)
1214 Heyson Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-3232
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-3232
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students
Tag High School
All-girls (Jewish)
636 Lanett Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1300
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
802 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7600
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7600
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Tag High School
All-girls (Jewish)
636 Lanett Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1300
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
802 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7600
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7600
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam
All-girls (Jewish)
1214 Heyson Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-3232
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-3232
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 students Tuition listed
Torah Academy For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
444 Beach 6th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-8444
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-8444
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,767 students
Church Of God Christian Academy ![Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011]( "Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011")
(Church of God)
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 students Tuition listed
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok
All-boys (Jewish)
1513 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6247
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6247
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Rockaway Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K
Yeshiva Ketana Of Long Island
All-boys (Jewish)
321 Doughty Blvd
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 791-2800
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 791-2800
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
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Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
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10/
Top 1%10
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
9347.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Lincroft Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
729 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-5838
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-5838
9347.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Margaret L Vetter
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
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7/
Top 50%10
3 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
9347.5 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
9347.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Mahala F. Atchison School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
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Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
9347.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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