The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent school named in memory of one of the great Jewish leaders, teachers, and activists of the 20th century.
Unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, The Heschel School sees as essential the creation of a community with families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.
The School is devoted to equal participation—boys and girls, men and women—in all aspects of the School's religious, intellectual and communal life.
The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness.
The Heschel School is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
It seeks to engender the understanding that the discovery of personal meaning and the growth of individual identity can emerge from the rigors of study.
The Heschel School seeks to create an ethical learning community that encompasses the children, staff, parents and all those who join in the work of the School.
The School values both the uniqueness of each individual member and the relationships they form with one another.
The Heschel School is dedicated to cultivating the spiritual lives of its students along with teaching them the skills to enable them to participate fully in contemporary Jewish life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Abraham Joshua Heschel School 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-12
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
967 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Marsha Feris
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Joshua Heschel School's ranking?
Abraham Joshua Heschel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School?
The application deadline for Abraham Joshua Heschel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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