Yeshivath Gesher is a co–ed special education school located in the suburban community of Cedarhurst, NY, serving students in grades PK through 1.
The school enrolls 67 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 6 teachers.
Founded in 2012, Yeshivath Gesher has a Jewish orientation with an other religious affiliation.
The school offers early childhood and first–grade special education programs in a large suburban setting.
Yeshivath Gesher is part of the Cedarhurst educational community, near other private and religious schools serving various grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Yeshivath Gesher?
The application deadline for Yeshivath Gesher is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshivath Gesher is Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bible Baptist Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
635 Central Ave
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-3370
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 569-3370
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