The Leffell School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 534 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Leffell School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Leffell School
5	68
6	65
7	67
8	65
9	83
10	63
11	64
12	59

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Grade 9 has 83 students and is the largest grade, with enrollment lower in every other grade.

Year Founded

1966

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School Motto

Nurture Souls, Transform Lives

Student Body

Total Students

534 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Lion

School Notes

Inside and outside the classroom, on our campuses and around the globe, Leffell School students are inspired to challenge themselves intellectually, to nurture their passions and talents, and to chart their own paths toward full immersion in the Jewish community and full immersion in the modern world.

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What is The Leffell School's ranking?

The Leffell School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Leffell School?

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

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5 7/24/2015

The most amazing school, my daughter has thrived. The education is above others, Peer to peer is awesome We all work together as a family great admin support

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,625 for elementary schools and $34,020 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).