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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Colors
Red, White/Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
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 76%.
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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