The raison d'etre of The Frisch School, as a unique educational institution of Bergen County, is to promote the values and study of the Judaic heritage as defined within the Written Law (Bible) and Oral Law (Talmud).
We believe that every human being is created in the image of God, and therefore endowed with inherent worth.
Furthermore, the human expression and experience are worthy of study, understanding, and evaluation.
We believe that the Jewish People have been selected by God for a way of life which endows them with sanctity.
The Jewish people are distinct by virtue of their adherence to both the ethical and ritual precepts of Torah (Jewish Law).
It is this distinction which we believe is worthy of promotion and perpetuation through the Jewish learning and living experience.
We believe that the creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history.
We seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 31
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Frisch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
923 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 31
Admissions Director
Rabbi Jonathan Schachter
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
- The raison d'etre of The Frisch School, as a unique educational institution of Bergen County, is to promote the values and study of the Judaic heritage as defined within the Written Law (Bible) and Oral Law (Talmud).
- We believe that every human being is created in the image of God, and therefore endowed with inherent worth.
- Furthermore, the human expression and experience are worthy of study, understanding, and evaluation.
- We believe that the Jewish People have been selected by God for a way of life which endows them with sanctity.
- The Jewish people are distinct by virtue of their adherence to both the ethical and ritual precepts of Torah (Jewish Law).
- It is this distinction which we believe is worthy of promotion and perpetuation through the Jewish learning and living experience.
- We believe that the creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history.
- We seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Frisch School's ranking?
The Frisch School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Frisch School?
The application deadline for The Frisch School is Dec. 31.
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