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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys

3495 Richmond Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306

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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys in Staten Island, NY, serves 142 students in grades K–8 within a city–based community setting.

Founded in 1900, this all–boys school offers a Jewish–oriented education affiliated with the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 20 teachers supporting regular elementary and secondary programs.

Located in the Lighthouse Hill neighborhood, it is part of the Staten Island private school community serving families seeking grade K–8 education.

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys ranks among the oldest private schools in New York state, reflecting a longstanding history in the region.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 142 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1900

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Student Body

Total Students

142 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys's ranking?

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When is the application deadline for Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys?

The application deadline for Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys located?

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School For Boys is located in the Lighthouse Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 142 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Staten Island, NY is $11,166 for elementary schools and $13,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Staten Island, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).