The Ramaz Lower School is a modern orthodox, coeducational yeshivah day school spanning grades one through four.
Embracing the finest aspects of Jewish and Western culture, we help each student develop a personal commitment to a life of Torah and mitzvot in the modern world, as well as a love for the Jewish people and Medinat Yisrael.
We nurture and support each student's quest for academic excellence while emphasizing the highest standards of menschlichkeit, reflecting moral sensitivity, personal refinement and human decency.
Throughout the lower school experience, we offer children opportunities to use their minds, to discover the world around them, to become creative thinkers and to develop their critical thinking skills.
As the students develop their academic skills, we help them begin to master the foundation of the Jewish studies curriculum with a major emphasis on the Hebrew language.
At the same time, our students begin exploring the various disciplines that constitute the foundation of the general studies curriculum.
We prepare them academically to meet the challenges of their continuing education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ramaz Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Motto
'Hineni: Here to Make a Difference'
School Mascot
The Ramaz Ram
Student Body
Total Students
440 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
School Colors
Blue, Gold
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramaz Lower School's ranking?
Ramaz Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ramaz Lower School?
The application deadline for Ramaz Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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