Temple Israel

www.templeisraelnyc.org

Temple Israel is a co–ed Jewish alternative school located in New York, NY, serving students from preschool through 12th grade in a large city setting.

Founded in 1967, the school enrolls a total of 379 students, including 254 students in grades K–12.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 26 teaching staff.

Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state by student body size.

As a city–based private school, Temple Israel provides education for a diverse student population in an urban environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 379 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1967

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Student Body

Total Students

379 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Temple Israel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 379 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 New York, NY is $46,746 for elementary schools and $49,445 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).