At a Glance
An intimate Torah-centered all-girls elementary school where strong academics and Jewish values grow together.
Best suited for
Jewish families — particularly those drawn to a Torah-centered, single-sex elementary education — who want a small school with strong individual attention and are comfortable with a driving commute on Staten Island.
What stands out
- Single-sex all-girls environment from pre-K through fifth grade
- Small enrollment of 191 students with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for close individual attention
- Curriculum explicitly weaves Torah values with a full general-studies academic program
- Accredited by the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS), connecting it to a broader network of Jewish day schools
- Faith-based philosophy focused on ahavas hatorah — nurturing a love of learning rooted in Jewish tradition
Things to consider
- There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk, so a daily drop-off plan is essential for most families
- Public parent-review data is limited to a single family perspective, so visiting in person matters more here than at schools with deep review histories
- The school's all-girls format is a deliberate choice and will only fit families comfortable with single-sex education through elementary years
- Reported demographics show a homogeneous student body, which families prioritizing diversity may want to weigh carefully
- Tuition, financial aid policies, and detailed program offerings are not reflected in the available data — direct outreach to the school is warranted
Identity
A religious elementary school serving girls from pre-K through fifth grade, grounded in Jewish religious education with a focus on Torah values and full academic achievement. The school is accredited by the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and operates with a philosophy of nurturing each child's potential within a faith-based framework.
Community
Per the school's most recent data, enrollment is reported as 100% White. The lone publicly available review describes a warm, loving, close-knit environment with caring staff — useful but limited, as it reflects a single family perspective. With around 191 students total, this is a small school where many families likely know one another.
Neighborhood
The school sits in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, a Staten Island neighborhood where median household income reaches roughly $127,000 and the poverty rate is around 4% — among the more economically comfortable corners of the borough. About 38% of adults nearby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, giving the area a settled, suburban feel that many commuting families appreciate.
The school is beyond walking distance of any subway station, so families should expect to drive, carpool, or rely on school bus service.
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What Parents Are Saying
One review describes it as a warm, loving close-knit, and diverse environment with caring staff who give students close attention
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners.
- What grades does RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS serve?
- RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS?
- RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS public, charter, or private?
- RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS in?
- RABBI JACOB JOSEPH FOR GIRLS is in Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Staten Island.