The Jewish Institute of Queens provides an active, versatile, and challenging learning environment in which students are primed for life in a changing world.
We offer the opportunity for a quality education to meet the varied intellectual, cultural, physical, social and emotional needs of each child so that he or she may become a self-reliant, conscientious, and productive citizen.
The Jewish Institute of Queens is an exciting and innovative place for children to grow and learn.
The entire staff is dedicated to providing an education that will prepare every child for future academic success.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
640 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary's ranking?
Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary?
The application deadline for Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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