Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim in Buffalo, NY, serves 103 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 9 in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with an average class size of 12, supported by 12 faculty members.
Founded in 1994, this co–ed school maintains a Jewish affiliation and operates as a regular elementary and secondary program.
Annual tuition is $8,000, which is below the Buffalo average private school tuition for elementary and high school levels.
The school is part of a local network of religiously affiliated schools and offers education in a suburban community near several other private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Price for Kindergarten-grade 8. Lower grades prices vary.
Admissions Director
Rochel Shanowitz
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim cost?
Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim?
The application deadline for Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr Temimim is The Park School Of Buffalo (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Christopher Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Summit Center (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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The Summit Center
Special Education School
150 Stahl Rd
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 350 students
Autism Services
Special Education School
40 Hazelwood
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 631-5777
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 631-5777
1.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 84 students Tuition listed
2660 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart ![Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo]( "Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
3860 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 834-2101
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
80 Luksin Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-0071
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-0071
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
39 Academy St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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2660 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Amelia School
(Catholic)
2999 Eggert Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Benedict School ![St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at St. Benedict School!]( "St. Benedict School Photo - It's a beautiful day at St. Benedict School!")
(Catholic)
3980 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 835-2518
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Summit Center
Special Education School
150 Stahl Rd
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 350 students
2660 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4625 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Amelia School
(Catholic)
2999 Eggert Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Frontier Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2751 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1730
9534.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Cloverbank Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2761 Cloverbank Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 926-1760
9534.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Harry F Abate Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Lockport St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-7960
9534.8 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Bloneva Bond Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2513 Niagara St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 278-5860
9535.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
952 Maple Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 278-9140
9535.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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