SAR High School is as unusual in its physical structure as in its spiritual makeup From the light filled design of each of its buildings, to the openness that is at the core of its architecture, SAR is a school with open spaces, an open heart and a spirit of openness towards each and every student.
Each of our three divisions, the Early Learning Center, the Academy and the High School, recognizes there is a unique light that each individual brings to our school the challenge that we welcome each and every day is to find the catalyst that will ignite the sparks and enable each child to shine.
SAR is a place where learning and life come together where Torah and secular studies are integrated; where a love for Medinat Yisrael and Jewish tradition are fostered; where study is probing and meaningful; where students discover the beauty of their heritage.
SAR is a school that fosters Jewish pride, and a deep sense of concern and commitment to the American-Jewish community, the State of Israel and Jews around the world.
A school where the faculty inspires a love of learning and academic excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,390
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sar High 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 9-12
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
636 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,390
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sar High School cost?
Sar High School's tuition is approximately $31,390 for private students.
What is Sar High School's ranking?
Sar High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sar High School?
The application deadline for Sar High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sar High School located?
Sar High School is located in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in North Riverdale.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sar High School is The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Margaret Of Cortona School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Margaret Of Cortona School
(Catholic)
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc
Special Education School
463 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 375-8700
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 375-8700
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 217 students
Sar Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
655 W 254th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-1717
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 856 students Tuition listed
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 102 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale
All-boys (Jewish)
450 W 250th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-2600
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
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