At a Glance
A Tiny All-Boys Religious School in Queens with Intense Personal Attention
Families seeking a small, intimate religious school with lots of individual attention, particularly those living in Queens who value a quiet suburban neighborhood feel. Best for parents who prioritize tight community and personal relationships over diversity or broad extracurricular offerings.
- Tiny enrollment (114 students total) means exceptional personal attention
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — one of the lowest ratios in the city
- All-boys environment removes co-ed social pressures during high school
- Religious instruction integrated with academic curriculum
- Kew Gardens Hills offers a quiet, family-friendly setting
- Zero diversity in the student body — all students are white
- The school name ('Rabbinical Seminary of America') is misleading: it's actually a Christian school affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, not a Jewish institution
- Very small size means limited extracurricular options and social variety
- A 30-minute-plus commute from Manhattan for most families
- Single-gender environment may not be the right fit for every boy
An ultra-small, all-boys religious high school serving students in grades 9-12 with an extremely low student-teacher ratio and focused, single-gender classroom environment.
The student body is 100% white, making this one of the least diverse schools in New York City's private school landscape. Every student shares a similar background, which can create a very cohesive community but also means limited exposure to different cultures, perspectives, or viewpoints.
Kew Gardens Hills is a quiet, family-dense residential neighborhood in central Queens. It's known for tree-lined streets, good schools, and a suburban feel within the city — think single-family homes and small apartment buildings rather than Manhattan's density.
The school is accessible by public transit but is very much a car-oriented neighborhood. Families living in Queens will have the easiest time; commutes from Manhattan or Brooklyn will be lengthy.
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What Parents Are Saying
One GreatSchools review gives 5 stars; Appily reviews mention rigorous yet supportive environment and excellent focus on halakha and practical rabbinics
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Kew Gardens Hills.
- What grades does RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA serve?
- RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA?
- RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA public, charter, or private?
- RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA in?
- RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA is in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.
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