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 The yeshiva is no longer active in Indianapolis.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 Stats (2025)
- 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
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva is Park Tudor School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hasten Hebrew Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Hasten Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
Grades: PK-8 | 132 students - miles 6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
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PK-8
132
Jewish Community Center Ece
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 77 students 0.3 miles 6701 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-9467
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-9467
0.3
K
77
Grades: PK-8 | 375 students 0.3 miles 615 W 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
0.3
PK-8
375
A Children's Habitat Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-6 | 71 students 0.7 miles 801 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 726-5584
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 726-5584
0.7
PK-6
71
Christ Church Child Care & Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 0.7 miles 6601 Grandview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 254-1946
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 254-1946
0.7
PK-K
28
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