At a Glance
A Novardok Mussar yeshiva that puts character-building and Talmud at the center of a teen's high school years.
Best suited for
Orthodox Jewish families — particularly those drawn to the Novardok Mussar tradition — looking for a serious Talmud-and-character boys' high school at a comparatively modest tuition, and who can manage the commute out to Far Rockaway.
What stands out
- Novardok Mussar tradition treated as a core, ongoing practice — not an add-on
- Intensive Talmudic study paired with a combined secular curriculum in a four-year program
- Kollel Ner Rochel Leah option for married students who want to keep learning
- Flat tuition of $9,800 — well below most NYC private yeshiva high schools
- Fully accredited four-year high school program
Things to consider
- Boys only, grades 9-12 — not an option for girls or K-8
- Religious intensity is the point: expect a day built around Talmud and Musar, with secular studies integrated into that frame
- The commute is real — 14+ minute walk to the nearest A-train stop, and the school is far from Brooklyn and Manhattan yeshiva belts
- Only a handful of parent reviews are on file, so the 5.0 rating is encouraging but drawn from a small sample
- Single flat tuition is published; always confirm directly with the school what's included and what isn't
Identity
A yeshiva high school in the Novardok Mussar tradition — the branch of Jewish education that pairs deep Talmudic study with a structured, ongoing focus on ethical self-improvement. Boys' school, grades 9-12.
Community
The school draws families committed to the Novardok Mussar approach — often from Far Rockaway itself and the wider Far Rockaway/Five Towns Jewish community. Reviews describe admissions as selective, which usually points to an engaged parent body that actively chose the school and shares its values.
Neighborhood
Far Rockaway-Bayswater is a working- and middle-class corner of Queens with a strong Orthodox Jewish presence, especially around the local yeshiva community. Median household income is about $67,668, the poverty rate is 17.6%, and 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school sits at the edge of the subway network. Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue (A) is about a 14-minute walk and Beach 25 St (A) is about a 19-minute walk, so most students likely commute by car, bus, or school-arranged transport rather than on foot to the train. If you're relying on public transit, factor that in.
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What Parents Are Saying
5.0 rating with reviews praising selective admissions, quality Rebbeim, and strong academics; 5 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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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.