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YESHIVA OHAVEI TORAH OF RIVERDALE

450 WEST 250 STREET

At a Glance

A Tiny All-Boys Yeshiva in Riverdale With Extraordinary Personal Attention

Best suited for

Families seeking an extremely small, intimate all-boys environment with high teacher-to-student ratios, who are comfortable with a religiously-affiliated school and a demographically homogeneous student body. Best fit for parents who prioritize personal attention above all else and live in or near the Riverdale area.

What stands out
  • Exceptional 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in NYC private schools
  • All-boys environment serving grades 9-12
  • Tiny enrollment of just 75 students total
  • Religious school setting in a quiet Bronx neighborhood
Things to consider
  • The school is 100% White and all-male — if diversity matters to your family, this is a significant factor
  • Very small size means limited extracurricular options and social depth
  • Religious affiliation listed (Church of God in Christ) is unusual for a Yeshiva — worth clarifying directly with the school
  • Riverdale location may require a car or longer commute depending on where you live
IdentityThe School Operates Under A Religious Framework, Though Notably The Listed Affiliation (Church Of God In Christ) Is Unusual For A Yeshiva, Which Traditionally Refers To Jewish Religious Education. This May Reflect A Unique Mission Or Possible Data Complexity Worth Inquiring About Directly.

A tiny all-boys religious high school with 75 students total across grades 9-12. The 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio is extraordinary — this is as close to one-on-one instruction as you'll find in any secondary school in the city. Every student is known deeply by their teachers.

CommunityHomogeneous

With 100% White enrollment and zero diversity across racial or ethnic categories, this is among the least diverse student bodies in the city. Every student shares a similar demographic profile.

NeighborhoodRiverdale-Spuyten Duyvil

Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil sits in the northwest Bronx, characterized by its quiet, tree-lined streets and suburban feel. It's one of the more family-oriented, affluent neighborhoods in the borough, with a family density score of 37 out of 100 — indicating moderate family presence.

Riverdale has a more residential, car-dependent character compared to denser parts of the Bronx. Families should expect driving or longer commutes to reach the school.

Notable Programs

AP CalculusAP PhysicsAP US HistoryAP StatisticsAP English

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews - GreatSchools shows 3.5/5 from 6 reviews; EdRater shows 5.0/5 from 1 review describing it as excellent; parents on school's website praise excellence in both Torah and academic education

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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