Ohr Hameir Seminary–Tifereth Israel High School in Peekskill, NY, is an all–boys Jewish private high school serving grades 9 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 126 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 7 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with other religious school associations, the school provides education within a Jewish religious orientation.
Located in a large suburb, Ohr Hameir Seminary–Tifereth Israel High School is part of the Westchester County private high school landscape.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Torah personality'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School often compared to?
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When is the application deadline for Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School?
The application deadline for Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School is Annsville Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Columbanus School (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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St. Columbanus School
(Catholic)
122 Oregon Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Annsville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5745 Albany Post Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Shrub Oak International School
Alternative School
3151 Stoney Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
4.7 miles
Gr: 12 | 24 students
Holy Name Of Mary Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
110 Grand St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5182
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5182
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
29 Cinder Rd
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Annsville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5745 Albany Post Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
Shrub Oak International School
Alternative School
3151 Stoney Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 885-0110
4.7 miles
Gr: 12 | 24 students
Cardinal Mccloskey School
Alternative School
155 N Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Talmud Torah Bais Yechiel-nitra
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Nitra Rd
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 222-4501
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 222-4501
9.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 178 students
Monsey Beis Chaya Mushka-high School
All-girls (Jewish)
315 N Main St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-7400
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-7400
9.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Columbanus School
(Catholic)
122 Oregon Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Annsville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5745 Albany Post Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-3617
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
29 Cinder Rd
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
117 Moseman Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2211
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2211
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 216 students
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
Eagle Park Route 9
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-3849
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-3849
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Columbanus School
(Catholic)
122 Oregon Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Holy Name Of Mary Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
110 Grand St
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5182
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5182
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
29 Cinder Rd
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 947-1330
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2084 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-9622
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-9622
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Beginnings Pre School Learning Center
Alternative School
1974 Commerce St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
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Rank:
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(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
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Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
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(201) 337-5822
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(201) 337-5822
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