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)
- 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
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).
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