Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech
About the School
- Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech is an all–boys Jewish day school located in Brooklyn, NY, serving grades K through 12 in a large city community setting.
- The school enrolls 442 students across elementary and secondary grades with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 24 teachers.
- Affiliated with Agudath Israel of America and the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools, the school maintains a religious orientation within the Brooklyn educational landscape.
- Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for having one of the largest student bodies.
- Tuition rates and acceptance data are consistent with local Brooklyn private school averages, with comparable nearby schools offering similar grade spans and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
442 students
Student Body Type
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Sculpting lives for spiritual service with academic excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech's ranking?
Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech?
The application deadline for Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech is Gerer Mesivta Bais Yisroel (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gan Yisroel (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5407 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 854-8777
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Jewish
1581 52nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 853-9853
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 134 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
1760 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 782-0064
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
1760 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 758-2999
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5407 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 854-8777
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
1760 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 758-2999
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1690 60th St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-2727
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6101 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 871-7571
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 286 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5801 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 851-1600
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Jewish
1581 52nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 853-9853
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6101 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 871-7571
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 286 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5801 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 851-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 618 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1818 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-7800
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Jewish
1581 52nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 853-9853
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6101 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 871-7571
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 286 students
All-boys (Jewish)
5801 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 851-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 618 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1818 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-7800
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Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2080
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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11 Liberty Street
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(732) 360-4544
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
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Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Robertsville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
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36 Menzel Lane
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2044
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2044
9352.1 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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175 Route 79 North
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2099
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2099
9352.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
64 Southwood Dr
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(732) 360-4539
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
9352.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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