At a Glance
A small, traditional Jewish day school with an intimate 4:1 student-teacher ratio on the Upper East Side
Families seeking an intimate, traditional Jewish day school experience on the Upper East Side. This is ideal for families who prioritize small class sizes, Jewish education and community, and want a close-knit school environment. It's particularly well-suited for students who thrive when teachers know them deeply — and less ideal for families seeking a diverse student body or a secular educational experience.
- Extraordinary 4:1 student-teacher ratio — this is genuinely small and personal
- Traditional Jewish education with Modern Orthodox values
- Strong college-preparatory curriculum in a intimate setting
- Located in a prestigious, family-oriented Manhattan neighborhood
- Well-established institution with decades of history in NYC
- Very low diversity — the student body is nearly all White
- Expensive tuition (typical for NYC private schools, though exact cost not listed)
- Religious affiliation means daily schedule includes Jewish studies, Hebrew, and potentially prayers — this is central to the experience, not optional
- Small size means a tight-knit community but less anonymity — everyone knows everyone
- If your family isn't Jewish or isn't seeking Jewish education, this may not be the right fit
Ramaz is a well-established Jewish day school with roots in Modern Orthodox education. The Upper School serves approximately 267 students in grades 9-12, making it one of the smaller private high schools in Manhattan. With 66.5 full-time teachers, class sizes are notably small — averaging around 4 students per teacher, which is extraordinary by NYC private school standards.
The student body is remarkably homogeneous — nearly 94% White, with minimal representation from other racial and ethnic groups. This is one of the least diverse student populations you'll find in NYC private schools. The school draws families who prioritize Jewish education and community, and the social world revolves around shared cultural and religious traditions.
The Upper East Side — specifically Carnegie Hill — is one of Manhattan's most family-friendly, residential neighborhoods. It's affluent, tree-lined, and quiet. Families here have access to Central Park, excellent private schools, and a network of Jewish institutions and synagogues. It's a neighborhood where strollers and dogs are equally common.
Highly walkable. The school is near the 77th Street and 68th Street-Hunter College subway stations (4/5/6 lines), and the neighborhood is very pedestrian-friendly. Most families in this area live within walking distance or a short bus ride away.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents expressed mixed feelings about COVID protocols but generally felt the school worked hard to maintain safety; appreciated the administration's efforts to balance health concerns with in-person learning
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- What grades does RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL serve?
- RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL?
- RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL in?
- RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL is in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan.
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