Temple Israel is a co–ed Jewish alternative school located in New York, NY, serving students from preschool through 12th grade in a large city setting.
Founded in 1967, the school enrolls a total of 379 students, including 254 students in grades K–12.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 26 teaching staff.
Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state by student body size.
As a city–based private school, Temple Israel provides education for a diverse student population in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
379 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple Israel's ranking?
Temple Israel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Temple Israel?
The application deadline for Temple Israel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Temple Israel is The Buckley School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Souls School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Buckley School
All-boys
113 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
0.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 366 students Tuition listed
The Hewitt School ![The Hewitt School Photo]( "The Hewitt School Photo")
All-girls
45 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
173 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allen-Stevenson School ![Allen-Stevenson School Photo]( "Allen-Stevenson School Photo")
All-boys
132 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Buckley School
All-boys
113 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
0.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 366 students Tuition listed
The Hewitt School ![The Hewitt School Photo]( "The Hewitt School Photo")
All-girls
45 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
173 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1645
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Ramaz Upper School
(Jewish)
60 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 774-8070
New York, NY 10075
(212) 774-8070
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Sports: 10
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Buckley School
All-boys
113 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-8787
0.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 366 students Tuition listed
The Hewitt School ![The Hewitt School Photo]( "The Hewitt School Photo")
All-girls
45 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-1919
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Allen-Stevenson School ![Allen-Stevenson School Photo]( "Allen-Stevenson School Photo")
All-boys
132 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
319 E 74th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 240-2840
New York, NY 10021
(212) 240-2840
0.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 59 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Souls School
Daycare / Preschool
1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-5232
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-5232
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Tuition listed
15 E 79th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 535-2130
New York, NY 10075
(212) 535-2130
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
164 E 68th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-7330
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-7330
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
The Caedmon School ![The Caedmon School Photo]( "The Caedmon School Photo")
Montessori School
416 E 80th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 879-2296
New York, NY 10075
(212) 879-2296
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 225 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1026 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-4486
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-4486
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Jackson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
9363.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
9364.2 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Sharp Rd
Edison, NJ 08837
(848) 229-4716
Edison, NJ 08837
(848) 229-4716
9364.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
9364.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
9364.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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