The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway is an orthodox Jewish Yeshiva with the Torah as the foundation of its philosophy.
Education consists of developing intelligence, acquiring knowledge, mastering skills, and forming character.
According to the Torah, the parent is the primary teacher, and by extension the teacher, while in school, is in loco parentis.
It is the role of both the teacher and parent to cooperate, to guide, and assist in the development of the whole child, academically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.
The student will be expected to respect, to make proper appraisals of, and to contribute towards the improvement of society.
As a faculty, it is our mandate to provide the proper environment, in both general and Judaic studies, for total growth of the child as a responsible Jewish American.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,195 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Hawk
Student Body
Total Students
1,195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
School Colors
Red, White/Blue
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway cost?
Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway?
The acceptance rate of Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What is Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway's ranking?
Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Five Towns & Rockaway is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: K-12 | 367 students 15.9 miles 8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
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K-12
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Grades: NS-12 | 235 students 16 miles 8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
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