School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 28 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Admissions Director
Rebecca Weiss
School Notes
- Rockland Jewish Academy is an independent community Jewish day school, providing Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Bergen County children from early childhood (ages 3 and 4) through 5th grade a superior education, focused on 21st century skills.
- General and Judaic studies are interwoven, enabling students to develop high-level critical thinking, analytical and literary interpretive skills.
- Intellectual, emotional and spiritual development is fostered organically through our integrated curriculum.
- Our individualized instruction with a desirable student-to-teacher ratio provides a stimulating learning environment that celebrates each child's talents and gifts.
- Extended hours (7:30 am – 6 pm) are available.
- Parents are talking about Rockland Jewish Academy, which in its third year has already distinguished itself as a place of community, learning, intellectual and spiritual growth. Values, warmth, friendship and caring are hallmarks of an RJA education, building strong Jewish identities along with delivering a innovative and enriched curriculum for tomorrow's leaders, in a safe and nurturing setting. Conveniently located at the Rockland Jewish Community West Nyack Campus with brand-new, state-of-the-art classrooms and technology, and providing individualized instruction with a desirable student-to-teacher ratio, RJA children grow within a stimulating learning environment that celebrates each of their talents and gifts. Extensive after-school and extended morning and afternoon programs (7:30 am – 6 pm) are available.For more information or a private tour, please contact Judy Klein, Director of Admissions, at 845-627-0010 x104 or [email protected].
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rockland Jewish Academy cost?
Rockland Jewish Academy's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Rockland Jewish Academy?
The application deadline for Rockland Jewish Academy is Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rockland Jewish Academy is Albertus Magnus High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blue Rock School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Preschool Play House/funland (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
110 Demarest Mill Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
34 West Nyack Road
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 623-2311
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
798 Route 304
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 643-3870
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
557 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-8019
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
488 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-3400
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
798 Route 304
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 643-3870
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
488 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-3400
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students
Alternative School
620 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(718) 764-4248
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
All-boys (Jewish)
100 S Central Ave
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 356-8200
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,417 students
All-girls (Jewish)
89 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 425-0392
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
110 Demarest Mill Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
34 West Nyack Road
Nanuet, NY 10954
(845) 623-2311
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
488 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-3400
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
49 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 579-6363
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
All-girls
50 Slinn Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 459-8128
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
557 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-8019
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
49 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 579-6363
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
All-girls
50 Slinn Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 459-8128
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students
Catholic
114 S Main St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-7060
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students
Catholic
365 Kings Hwy
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845) 268-6506
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
9390.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
9390.7 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
East Hanover Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
9390.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Lester C Noecker
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Passaic Ave
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7644
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 226-7644
9391.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Edwards Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7308
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 263-7308
9391.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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