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
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 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: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 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
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Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
9309.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Forwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
9310.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
9310.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
9310.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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