The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva Day School which offers a superior academic and religious program.
The Academy is dedicated to developmental education and religious growth, for boys and girls in our Lower School Division Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade and in our Middle School Division sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
As Jewish youngsters, our children should be familiar with their roots.
They should know who they are. They should take pride in the role thrust upon them as descendants of a historic Torah People.
The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy seeks to instill in its students a love and commitment for the Torah of Israel, the People of Israel and the Land of Israel.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Royal blue, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Student Body
Total Students
751 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspiring Excellence
- The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva Day School which offers a superior academic and religious program. The Academy is dedicated to developmental education and religious growth, for boys and girls in our Lower School Division Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade and in our Middle School Division sixth, seventh and eighth grades. As Jewish youngsters, our children should be familiar with their roots. They should know who they are. They should take pride in the role thrust upon them as descendants of a historic Torah People. The Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy seeks to instill in its students a love and commitment for the Torah of Israel, the People of Israel and the Land of Israel.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Blumenthal - American politician and current Senator from Virginia. -
- Rebecca Miller - Acclaimed filmmaker and writer. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva?
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva famous alumni include: David Blumenthal - American politician and current Senator from Virginia. and Rebecca Miller - Acclaimed filmmaker and writer..
What is Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva's ranking?
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva?
The application deadline for Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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