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.: 13:1
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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The Summit Center
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150 Stahl Rd
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(716) 629-3400
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 629-3400
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(716) 631-5777
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(716) 631-5777
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Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-5604
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St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
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Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
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Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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