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Solomon Schechter School Of Queens

7616 Parsons Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

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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)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1965

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Student Body

Total Students

453 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Lions

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Solomon Schechter School Of Queens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 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).