The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva

The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva was a private Jewish boarding school academy originally located in South Bend, Indiana, and later relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Founded in 1984 by Rabbi Yisrael Gettinger, it became Indiana's first rabbinical college in 1987. The yeshiva is no longer active in Indianapolis.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1984

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Students by Grade
The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva?
The application deadline for The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva located?
The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 9 other private schools located in Washington Township.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Indianapolis, IN is $11,330 for elementary schools and $13,083 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Indianapolis, IN is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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