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Far Rockaway Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 9,521 students in Far Rockaway, NY, 53% of all K-12 students in Far Rockaway, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
92% of private schools in Far Rockaway, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Far Rockaway Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
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Map of Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 students
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
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Map of Christian Training Recreation Ministry
Christian Training Recreation Ministry
Gr: K-1 | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1425 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1284
(1)
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Map of Darchei Torah
Darchei Torah
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
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Map of Tag High School
Tag High School
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students
All-girls (Jewish)
636 Lanett Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1300
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Map of Torah Academy For Girls
Torah Academy For Girls
Gr: K-12 | 1,767 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
444 Beach 6th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-8444
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Map of Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
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Map of Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam
Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1214 Heyson Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-3232
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Church Of God Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Church of God
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
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Map of Rockaway Childcare Center
Rockaway Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
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St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
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Map of Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1513 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6247
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Map of Yeshiva Of Far Rockaway
Yeshiva Of Far Rockaway
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
All-boys (Jewish)
802 Hicksville Rd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7600
(2)
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Far Rockaway, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mesivta Yam Hatorah
Mesivta Yam Hatorah
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2716 Healy Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-7471
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Map of St. Mary Star Of Sea School
St. Mary Star Of Sea School
Gr: K-9 | 253 students
Catholic
595 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2242
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Map of St. Virgilius School
St. Virgilius School
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
16 Noel Road
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-6237
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Map of World Harvest Deliverance Center Christian Academy
World Harvest Deliverance Center Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 10 students
Christian
1521 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-5054
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Far Rockaway, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

13
Private Schools
+8.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
9,521
Students
+165.9% (+5,941 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
-94.5% (-86.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Far Rockaway)
This State (NY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,795 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFar Rockaway, NY Total Schools
202513
202415
202313
202213
202114
202015
201914
201814
201711
201610
201512
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# Students
9,521 Students
424,657 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025793246179
2024682238172
2023463238174
2022655250185
2021608245180
2020644242171
2019573247175
2018573245172
2017350242180
2016349241178
2015298230167
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% Students of Color
5%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%40%34%
20246%40%34%
202317%40%33%
202217%40%33%
202117%41%32%
202017%41%32%
20199%40%31%
20189%39%31%
201591%41%32%
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0.17
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.170.600.65
20240.170.600.65
20230.180.620.65
20220.170.620.64
20210.170.620.64
20200.180.620.64
20190.210.610.63
20180.210.610.63
20170.270.610.61
20160.170.620.61
20150.330.620.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20192%10%8%
20182%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
170 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20235%9%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20177%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
8,751 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
91%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202591%59%52%
202491%59%52%
202391%57%52%
202291%57%54%
202191%57%54%
202091%58%54%
201989%58%56%
201889%58%56%
201785%58%58%
201691%58%58%
201581%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
603 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20256%20%26%
20246%20%26%
20232%20%25%
20224%18%25%
20214%19%25%
20205%19%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20174%18%22%
20165%18%22%
20159%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
935 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
How many private schools are located in Far Rockaway?
13 private schools are located in Far Rockaway.
How diverse are private schools in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Far Rockaway go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in Far Rockaway are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Far Rockaway?
92% of private schools in Far Rockaway are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Church of God).
Which private schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?

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