Yeshiva Elementary School

Yeshiva Elementary School was founded in 1987 by local rabbis and teachers who sensed a growing demand for a high quality, nurturing, Torah based day school education in South Florida.
From what originally had been a school of five children housed in a single classroom, Y.E.S has grown into a home for over 350 students.
By 1999 the school had clearly outgrown its original location on Alton Road, and moved to its current 50,000 square feet facility at 7902 Carlyle Avenue in Miami Beach.
The building had previously been home to Temple Ner Tamid, a large Conservative congregation.
As the synagogue's membership moved away, the edifice was largely unused.
With beautiful stained glass windows and fine craftsmanship, the building begged for another breath of Jewish life.
The Ner Tamid board members were committed to see the building used for Jewish purposes, and a wonderful match was made as Yeshiva Elementary School had found it's much needed new home.
Serving families from Miami to Boca Raton, this has proven to be an excellent location.
In recent years, many new arrivals from Latin America have moved within a few miles of the school, and this has contributed greatly to an increase in enrollment.
Y.E.S offers a rigorous dual curriculum within a caring environment, supportive of the development of an enduring Jewish identity.
In recent years, 100% of Y.E.S graduates have opted to continue their Jewish education in middle and high school.

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Yeshiva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
471 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Yeshiva Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Hearts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yeshiva Elementary School's ranking?
Yeshiva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Elementary School?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Yeshiva Elementary School located?
Yeshiva Elementary School is located in the North Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, FL. There are 4 other private schools located in North Beach.

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