About the School
- Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel in Elkins Park, PA, is a Jewish all–boys school serving grades 9 through 11 in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 5 teachers.
- This suburban Elkins Park high school provides secondary education focused on a small student body.
- Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is located near other area private schools including Wyncote Academy and Perelman Jewish Day School.
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel?
The application deadline for Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is Wyncote Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Jewish
7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7763 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3490
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students
Catholic
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Jewish
7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7763 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3490
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Christian
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
8231 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 887-1342
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students
Catholic
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 517-4540
0.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Ellwood School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rowen William School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6841 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3550
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3550
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-6440
1.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Samuel Pennypacker School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1858 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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