Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem is a yeshiva on the Lower East Side of New York City.
One of the oldest yeshivas in the city, MTJ was once led by Moshe Feinstein.
A second campus, known as Yeshiva of Staten Island, is located in Staten Island, New York.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
255 students
Student Body Type
Students by Grade
Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem?
The application deadline for Mesivta Tifereth Jerusalem is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,385 for elementary schools and $49,402 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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