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)
- 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
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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