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Far Rockaway Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 8,520 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
100% of private elementary schools in Far Rockaway, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Church of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Far Rockaway Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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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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)

9
Private Schools
8,520
Students
+182.0% (+5,499 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
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
9 Schools
1,296 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearFar Rockaway, NY Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
202210
202110
202011
201910
201810
20178
20167
20159
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# Students
8,520 Students
341,806 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025947273199
2024853261192
2023561258193
2022738270205
2021738267201
2020772265188
2019688273193
2018688270190
2017377262199
2016380261196
2015336252183
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% Students of Color
5%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%39%33%
20246%38%32%
202317%39%32%
202217%39%32%
202117%40%31%
202017%39%31%
20199%38%31%
20189%38%30%
201771%39%31%
2016100%39%31%
201591%39%31%
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0.15
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.150.580.64
20240.150.580.64
20230.190.610.63
20220.170.610.62
20210.170.610.62
20200.180.600.62
20190.220.590.61
20180.220.590.60
20170.300.600.59
20160.180.600.59
20150.350.600.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
14,469 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
23,955 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%7%9%
20241%7%9%
20233%8%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20175%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
156 Students
26,065 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%8%
20242%7%8%
20235%8%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%9%8%
20203%9%8%
20194%9%8%
20184%9%8%
20177%11%7%
20165%11%8%
20159%11%8%
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# White Students
7,928 Students
213,434 Students
% White Students
92%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202592%62%55%
202492%62%55%
202390%59%55%
202291%59%57%
202191%59%57%
202090%60%58%
201988%60%59%
201888%60%59%
201783%60%61%
201690%60%61%
201580%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
420 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
425 Students
62,680 Students
% of Others Students
5%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%18%22%
20245%19%22%
20232%20%22%
20224%18%22%
20214%19%20%
20205%18%19%
20196%18%20%
20186%18%20%
20175%17%19%
20165%17%18%
20159%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
826 Teachers
34,313 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:111:1
201910:111:111:1
201810:111:111:1
20178:111:111:1
20167:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearFar Rockaway, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025151516
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
2017151515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$22,518
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.37 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Far Rockaway, NY include Torah Academy For Girls, Christian Training Recreation Ministry, and Darchei Torah.
How many private elementary schools are located in Far Rockaway?
9 private elementary schools are located in Far Rockaway.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway private elementary schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Far Rockaway?
100% of private elementary schools in Far Rockaway are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Church of God).
Which private elementary schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Far Rockaway include: Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway vs. Torah Academy For Girls, Torah Academy For Girls vs. Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway

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