At a Glance
An Orthodox Jewish all-girls school weaving academic rigor with Bas Yisrael character formation.
Best suited for
Orthodox Jewish families seeking an all-girls education that combines rigorous academics with Torah values and Bas Yisrael character formation.
What stands out
- An all-girls Orthodox Jewish environment rooted in Bas Yisrael values and character development.
- A robust academic program that includes AP courses, a Regents diploma track, and a college-credit "Freshman Center."
- An honors program designed for gifted students.
- A Chessed community service program that embeds charitable work into the school experience.
- A large student body of about 1,229 with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio, offering broad programming while still maintaining reasonably small classes.
Things to consider
- Tuition is $25,000 for 2025–26 — a significant annual commitment for a single-child household and a major one for larger families.
- This is a single-sex, faith-specific school; families should be confident the philosophy and environment align with their values before applying.
- The student body is demographically homogeneous, which may or may not match what a family is looking for.
- Admissions are rolling rather than deadline-driven, which offers flexibility but means spots can fill unpredictably.
- The commute requires an A-train ride plus an 11–17 minute walk, so families farther west or east should factor in travel time.
Identity
Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway is an Orthodox Jewish all-girls school whose philosophy centers on academic excellence, Torah values, and character refinement in the Bas Yisrael tradition. The school is part of the well-known Bais Yaakov movement, which has served Orthodox girls' education for generations. While the PSS data lists grades PK through 5, the school's notable programs (AP courses, Regents, college credit) suggest it serves older students as well.
Community
The student body is demographically homogeneous, reflecting the Orthodox Jewish community it primarily serves in the Far Rockaway area. With a diversity index of 0 and 100% of students identifying as White, families should expect a very uniform community in terms of religious background and cultural identity. This is typical of single-faith Orthodox schools and is usually a feature, not a bug, for the families who choose them.
Neighborhood
Far Rockaway-Bayswater is a Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $67,668 and a poverty rate of 17.6%, reflecting a working- and middle-class community. About a quarter of neighborhood adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has long been home to a sizable Orthodox Jewish community, particularly in the broader Far Rockaway peninsula, which supports schools like this one.
The school is beyond a quick hop from the subway — Far Rockaway-Mott Av (A) is about an 11-minute walk, and Beach 25 St (A) is about 17 minutes on foot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Far Rockaway-Bayswater.
- What grades does BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY serve?
- BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY?
- BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY public, charter, or private?
- BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY in?
- BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY is in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens.