Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion in Forest Hills, NY serves 435 co–ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a city–based setting.
Founded in 2001, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:28 teachers.
The yearly tuition is $15,000 for its regular elementary and secondary Jewish–oriented program.
The school offers six AP courses for its middle school students.
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for having one of the largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
435 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
6 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Learning with Passion'
- School Mascot: Lions
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion cost?
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion's ranking?
Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Yeshiva Sha'arei Zion is Ezra Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forest Hills Jewish Center Early Childhood Program
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
10606 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-7000
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students Tuition listed
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
7255 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-2622
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-2622
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
The Community House School
Daycare / Preschool
15 Borage Pl
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-0490
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-0490
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 60 students
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