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 Stats (2025)

  • 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

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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 Stats (2025)

  • 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 $46,398 for elementary schools and $48,789 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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