Founded in 1937, the Ramaz School is a co-educational Modern Orthodox day school, for students in Nursery through 12th grade. The school offers its students a fully integrated, comprehensive, and enriched program in both General and Judaic Studies. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to grow intellectually, religiously, and spiritually, while meeting the needs of a broad range of abilities. The school is located on New York`s Upper East Side, where nearby landmark museums, cultural institutions, and political venues are integrated into the school curricula. For more information, please visit: www.ramaz.org.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 26
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
267 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 26
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
School Notes
- In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. Anchored in the teaching of Torah and mitzvot (good deeds), students` lives are enriched by an exceptional, devoted faculty; a Hebrew immersion program that begins in Nursery; a love for Israel; the cultural resources of Manhattan; and pride in their American heritage. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. At Ramaz chesed (kindness), co-curricular activities, sports teams, and the performing arts are central in school life; students learn to respect tradition, and at the same time, to challenge norms; inclusivity is not just a lesson, it`s a core value. Even young children become leaders who contribute to the Jewish community and improve the world around them. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Ramaz Upper School offer?
Ramaz Upper School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Field Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Ramaz Upper School?
The application deadline for Ramaz Upper School is Nov. 26.
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