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Darchei Torah

257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1972

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

2,289 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

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

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Trailblazing Chinuch.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).