North Shore Hebrew Academy

The NSHA was founded to provide its students with a religious Jewish education based on the Torah received at MT. Sinai.
Its purpose is to serve Jewish children by guiding them toward an observant Jewish life and encouraging them to continue to study Jewish and general studies at Torah institutions for higher learning.
The Academy has as its goals to develop in its students a world-view in accordance with the Torah and to cultivate positive attitudes to Judaic values and identification with the Torah way of life.Imbue its students with love for Torat Israel, the Nation of Israel and the Land of Israel.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

North Shore Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Where Torah values meet academic achievement

Student Body

Total Students
703 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
North Shore Hebrew Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are North Shore Hebrew Academy often compared to?
North Shore Hebrew Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Silverstein Hebrew Academy by visitors of our site.
What is North Shore Hebrew Academy's ranking?
North Shore Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for North Shore Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for North Shore Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,054 for elementary schools and $26,672 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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