Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel in Elkins Park, PA, is a Jewish all–boys school serving grades 9 through 11 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 5 teachers.
This suburban Elkins Park high school provides secondary education focused on a small student body.
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is located near other area private schools including Wyncote Academy and Perelman Jewish Day School.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel?
The application deadline for Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel is Wyncote Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten (0.2 miles away)
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(215) 635-3130
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7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
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Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(215) 535-5780
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(215) 535-5780
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(215) 927-7770
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(215) 927-7770
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(215) 635-4673
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(215) 635-4673
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(215) 635-3130
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
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7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
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(215) 927-7770
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7763 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3490
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3490
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(Christian)
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(215) 927-7770
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(215) 927-7770
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(215) 887-1342
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(215) 887-1342
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(215) 424-5045
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(215) 424-5045
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(Catholic)
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(215) 635-4673
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Gr: NS-9 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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