Is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Far Rockaway-Bayswater.

What grades does YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY serve?

YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY serves grades 9 to 12.

How do students get into YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY?

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

Is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY public, charter, or private?

YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY is a private school.

What neighborhood is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY in?

YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY is in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens.

YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY

At a Glance

A Musar Yeshiva Where Talmud Study Meets Ethical Development

Best suited for

Families seeking an Orthodox yeshiva education that emphasizes moral character development alongside academic rigor; students who thrive in small, selective settings and are motivated by the Novardok approach to integrating Torah study with ethical living.

What stands out

Novardok Musar tradition — a distinctive approach to Jewish ethics education focused on character development
Kollel Ner Rochel Leah program allowing married students to continue advanced Torah study
Small class sizes with selective admissions
Combined Jewish religious and secular curricula in one program
Single tuition rate of $9,800 — affordable for private religious school

Things to consider

Students must be committed to Orthodox Jewish practice and lifestyle
The Novardok philosophy may feel intense or narrowly defined for families seeking a more general religious education
Far Rockaway location requires a significant commute for most families
5.0 rating based on very limited reviews (5) — a small sample size

IdentityThe Novardok Approach Believes That Torah Study Should Awaken Moral Consciousness And Shape Behavior — Not Just Accumulate Knowledge. Students Learn To Connect Jewish Legal Texts With Everyday Ethical Decision-Making, Developing What The School Calls 'High Moral Character' Through Both Classroom Instruction And Intentional Practice.

A four-year Orthodox yeshiva high school operating in the Novardok Musar tradition, combining intensive Talmudic study with structured ethical development and character building.

CommunityHomogeneous

A tightly selective school with a small student body, drawing families from within the Orthodox Jewish community who value both academic rigor and religious-moral education. Parent reviews highlight the quality of the Rebbeim (teachers) and the school's admissions process.

NeighborhoodFar Rockaway-Bayswater

Far Rockaway-Bayswater in Queens is a predominantly residential neighborhood with a significant Orthodox Jewish population. The area has a suburban feel with single-family homes, synagogues, and kosher businesses along the main thoroughfares.

Car-dependent area — most families will need to drive. The school sits away from the subway-heavy parts of Queens, making it less accessible without a vehicle.

Notable Programs

Intensive Talmudic studiesMusar (ethics) lectures in the Novardok traditionKollel Ner Rochel Leah (for married students)Combined Jewish religious and secular curricula

What Parents Are Saying

5.0 rating on Private School Review with reviews praising selective admissions, quality Rebbeim, and strong academics; 5 reviews on GreatSchools

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Far Rockaway-Bayswater.
What grades does YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY serve?: YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY?: YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY public, charter, or private?: YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY is a private school.
What neighborhood is YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY in?: YESHIVA OF FAR ROCKAWAY is in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens.

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