Is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side (Central).

What grades does YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN serve?

YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN serves grades Pre-K to 5.

How do students get into YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN?

YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN public, charter, or private?

YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN is a private school.

What neighborhood is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN in?

YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN is in Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan.

YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN

At a Glance

A small, traditional yeshiva for boys on a family-packed Upper West Side block

Best suited for

Families seeking a small, traditional Jewish yeshiva environment for their sons, where single-sex education and religious values are priorities. Parents who value intimate class sizes and a close-knit community over diversity and extracurricular breadth will find this fits well.

What stands out

Tiny enrollment (101 students) means a genuinely small-school feel
Student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1 allows for personalized attention
All-boys environment with traditional Jewish education
Pre-K through 5th grade in one contained campus
Located in a neighborhood with near-perfect family density (97/100)

Things to consider

100% white student body — no racial or ethnic diversity
Tuition for private religious school is a significant investment
Single-sex education may not suit every family
Small size means limited extracurricular options compared to larger schools
Very specific community — may feel insular to those outside the cultural fold

IdentityThe 'Ketana' (Meaning Small) In The Name Signals An Intentionally Small-Scale, Intimate Educational Model — One Where Teachers Can Know Each Student By Name And Where Traditional Jewish Values Inform Both Behavior And Curriculum. This Is A School That Prioritizes Structure, Community Bonds, And Continuity Of Religious And Cultural Heritage.

A small, all-boys Jewish elementary yeshiva with a traditional approach to education, emphasizing both religious studies and academic rigor in a single-sex setting.

CommunityHomogeneous

With only 101 students across all grades, this is a tightly knit community where families often know each other. The student body is 100% white, meaning zero racial or ethnic diversity — a characteristic that matters significantly to some families and gives this school a very particular community feel.

NeighborhoodUpper West Side (Central)

Located on the Upper West Side, one of Manhattan's most family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent access to Central Park, children's programming, and transit. The area is known for its density of young families and kid-friendly amenities.

This is a highly walkable neighborhood with easy access to the 1/2/3 subway lines and numerous bus routes. Families can comfortably walk to school, to the park, and around the neighborhood without a car.

Notable Programs

BEAM (Be A Masmid) - internationally acclaimed programTorah studies (Chumash, Mishnah, Gemara)General studies (math, science, social studies, English)Preschool with bilingual Hebrew/English reading preparationExtracurricular activities and annual summer camps

What Parents Are Saying

Parents describe rebbeim as role models who genuinely care and give personal attention; school described as family atmosphere where parents and staff work together; positive reviews highlight warmth and community

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side (Central).
What grades does YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN serve?: YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN?: YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN public, charter, or private?: YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN is a private school.
What neighborhood is YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN in?: YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN is in Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan.

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