Ner Israel Rabbinical College, also known as NIRC and Ner Yisroel, is a Haredi yeshiva in Pikesville, Maryland.
It was founded in 1933 by Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, a disciple of Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, dean of the Slabodka yeshiva in Lithuania.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,700
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Israel Henry Beren High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1933
Campus Size
90 acres
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,700
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Greatness, One Talmid at a Time
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Israel Henry Beren High School cost?
Israel Henry Beren High School's tuition is approximately $22,700 for private students.
What is Israel Henry Beren High School's ranking?
Israel Henry Beren High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Israel Henry Beren High School?
The application deadline for Israel Henry Beren High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Israel Henry Beren High School is Talmudical Academy-baltimore (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Day Timers Early Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Day Timers Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
9199 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-2273
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-2273
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Kiddie Academy At Owings Mills
Daycare / Preschool
2 Park Center Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 998-3932
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 998-3932
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Talmudical Academy-baltimore
All-boys (Jewish)
4445 Old Court Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 933 students
Talmudical Academy Of Baltimore, Inc.
All-boys (Jewish)
4445 Old Ct Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,002 student
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
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