Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Solomon Schechter School Of Queens
About the School
- The Solomon Schechter School of Queens is a religious educational institution for Jewish children in grades Pre-K-8, affiliated with the Solomon Schechter Day School Association of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
- Our approach to worship and ritual is fully egalitarian.
- We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence in all of our Judaic and general instruction, programs and activities.
- Our integrated, dual-language curriculum combines the best of innovative and traditional teaching methods to create challenging learning experiences.
- Our staff provides a nurturing, respectful and stimulating environment.
- As an American Jewish Day School, we aim at educating Jewish youth loyal to our country and devoted to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
- We prepare our students to live in accordance with the Jewish values of God, Torah and Israel, identify with the Conservative movement and support Jewish pluralism.
- In partnership with family, synagogue and the community, we prepare knowledgeable, committed Jews and responsible citizens.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1965
Student Body
Total Students
453 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon Schechter School Of Queens's ranking?
Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Solomon Schechter School Of Queens?
The application deadline for Solomon Schechter School Of Queens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Solomon Schechter School Of Queens yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Rosh Hashana - School Closed
September 11, 2026 (Friday)
Yom Kippur - School Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Grd K-7 Early Dismissal
June 18, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of School 3K/4K - Early Dismissal
June 25, 2027 (Friday)
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Solomon Schechter School Of Queens also viewed these schools: Forest Hills Montessori School, Al-mamoor School, Shevach High School, Yeshiva Ohel Simcha and Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program.
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Solomon Schechter School Of Queens is Al-mamoor School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7509 Main St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-0525
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
14141 72nd Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 261-0101
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7509 Main St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-0525
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Montessori School
8741 165th St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 523-6237
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Catholic
8022 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 380-1900
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
6704 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 275-0173
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
14141 72nd Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 261-0101
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 417 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-boys (Jewish)
7815 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-1000
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
All-boys (Jewish)
7601 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-1445
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students
Special Education School
7164 168th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 591-8100
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7509 Main St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-0525
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
All-boys (Jewish)
7601 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-1445
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students
All-girls (Jewish)
7509 Main St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-0525
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
All-boys (Jewish)
6858 147th St
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 368-1333
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
8353 Manton St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 441-2100
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 417 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-boys (Jewish)
7815 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-1000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
74-15 175th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-2124
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students
Jewish
7524 Grand Central Pkwy
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3444
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Jewish
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
78-31 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7040
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
14141 72nd Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 261-0101
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
74-15 175th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 969-2124
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Daycare / Preschool
11315 Springfield Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11429
(718) 740-2557
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
86-25 162nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-6767
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Memorial School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Morningside Avenue
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 264-5400
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 264-5400
9358.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Joseph C. Caruso School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Frances Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
9358.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Palmer Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
9358.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
142 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
9359 miles
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Keansburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
9359 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
School Reviews
Endorse Solomon Schechter School Of Queens. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,525 for elementary schools and $15,513 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NY):
- Blue Ribbon (29)
- All-girls (132)
- All-boys (177)
- Montessori (95)
- Daycare / Preschools (1,087)
- Summer School Programs (273)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (31)
- Special Education (198)
- Alternative (66)
- ADD/ADHD Support (190)
- Online Schools (9)
- Religiously Affiliated (1,125)
- School Membership Associations (1,130)
- Schools with famous alumni (213)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: