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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple Israel's ranking?
Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Temple Israel?
The application deadline for Temple Israel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Temple Israel is The Buckley School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Souls School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Buckley School
All-boys
113 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
0.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 366 students Tuition listed
The Hewitt School ![The Hewitt School Photo]( "The Hewitt School Photo")
All-girls
45 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
173 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allen-Stevenson School ![Allen-Stevenson School Photo]( "Allen-Stevenson School Photo")
All-boys
132 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
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