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Best Far Rockaway Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 6,554 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Far Rockaway, NY include Yeshiva Darchei Torah, Darchei Torah, and Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway.
83% of private preschools in Far Rockaway, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Far Rockaway Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway
All-girls (Jewish)
613 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,262 students Tuition listed
Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Rockaway Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Gr: PK-K
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
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(Catholic)
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok
All-boys (Jewish)
1513 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6247
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Far Rockaway, New York

Far Rockaway, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2716 Healy Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-7471
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
595 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-2242
Gr: K-9 | 253 students
16 Noel Road
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 634-6237
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
1521 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-5054
Gr: K-7 | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Far Rockaway)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,554 Students
273,572 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
575 Teachers
24,741 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$19,005
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$55.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
9,788 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
17,973 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
74 Students
18,652 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
6,004 Students
153,797 Students
% White Students
92%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 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
409 Students
69,663 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Far Rockaway, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Far Rockaway, NY include Yeshiva Darchei Torah, Darchei Torah, and Bnos Bais Yaakov-far Rockaway.
How many private preschools are located in Far Rockaway?
6 private preschools are located in Far Rockaway.
How diverse are private preschools in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway private preschools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Far Rockaway?
83% of private preschools in Far Rockaway are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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