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TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE

122-31 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

At a Glance

An ultra-small all-boys school serving 43 students with a remarkably intimate 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Best suited for

Parents seeking an extremely intimate, all-boys educational environment where their son will receive near-personalized attention. Best fits families who prioritize small scale over diversity, who are comfortable with the specific religious affiliation, and who understand that a 43-student school will have limited extracurricular and social offerings compared to larger institutions.

What stands out
  • Exceptional small scale — only 43 students across all four high school grades
  • Remarkably low 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio means near-individual instruction
  • All-boys environment — no coed dynamics to navigate
  • Entirely homogeneous student body (100% White)
Things to consider
  • Very small enrollment may limit course offerings, extracurricular activities, and social options
  • Zero diversity in the student body — your son won't experience a diverse peer community
  • At 43 students total, there may be limited athletic teams and social opportunities typical of larger schools
  • Private school tuition applies — cost is a significant factor
  • The religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) may not align with the Jewish-inspired name — worth clarifying with the school
IdentityThe School Operates Under Religious Affiliation With The Church Of God In Christ, Though The Hebrew Name 'Tiferes Torah' (Meaning 'Glory Of Torah') Suggests Traditional Jewish Educational Values. With Such A Tiny Student Body, The Academic Experience Is Necessarily Personalized — There'S Simply No Way To Hide In A Crowd Here.

An extremely small all-boys private secondary school serving grades 9-12, with just 43 students total and an intimate 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. This is not a typical mainstream school — it's built around very small scale and individualized attention.

CommunityHomogeneous

The student body is entirely homogeneous — 100% White, with zero representation of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or multiracial students. This means your son will be in a school where every classmate shares the same racial background.

NeighborhoodKew Gardens

Tiferes Torah Institute sits in Kew Gardens, a residential Queens neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and family-oriented feel. The area offers relative quiet compared to more bustling parts of the city.

The school is located on Metropolitan Avenue, a main thoroughfare in Kew Gardens with good transit access.

Notable Programs

Jewish educationTorah studiesall-boys secondary school

What Parents Are Saying

GreatSchools rating of 3.3 from 7 reviews

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Kew Gardens.
What grades does TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE serve?
TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE?
TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE public, charter, or private?
TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE is a private school.
What neighborhood is TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE in?
TIFERES TORAH INSTITUTE is in Kew Gardens, Queens.
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