Yeshivat Ohr Haiim serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).
The student:teacher of Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Yeshivat Ohr Haiim?
The application deadline for Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshivat Ohr Haiim is Tieferes Torah Institute (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas-tolentine (0.9 miles away)
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