Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury–Mesivta Durham is an all–boys Jewish alternative school located in rural Waterbury, CT, serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 208 students.
Founded in 2001, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 9 teachers on staff.
The annual tuition cost for this Waterbury high school is $25,000.
The school is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and maintains a Jewish religious orientation.
The campus covers 55 acres in a rural setting near other private schools in Waterbury, CT.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
55 acres
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham cost?
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham is Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury (0.4 miles away)
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Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
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(Catholic)
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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