At a Glance
A Queens Orthodox yeshiva pairing Jewish learning with a full secular curriculum for boys through grade 5
Best suited for
Orthodox Jewish families in Queens looking for an all-boys elementary education that pairs rigorous Judaic study with a full secular curriculum and a Montessori-influenced early childhood program.
What stands out
- The Early Childhood Center uses a Montessori approach for its youngest learners, an unusual blend within the Orthodox yeshiva world.
- A dedicated secular studies department runs alongside the Judaic curriculum, meaning boys get full elementary academics — not just religious instruction.
- At 517 students across PK–5, the school has the scale to offer grade-level separation and a fuller peer environment than many smaller yeshivas.
- The 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio is reasonable for a school this size, keeping individual attention feasible.
Things to consider
- This is an all-boys school, so families will face a separate transition decision for middle and high school — and likely a different commute.
- The school's official record carries an apparent data error on religious affiliation ("Church of God in Christ") that contradicts every other signal; worth flagging if it matters to your records.
- Parent reviews are notably polarized, with strong praise from some families and pointed criticism from others — a school visit and conversations with current parents are well worth the effort.
- No tuition figure is available in the data provided, so families should confirm cost directly with the school.
- The subway is a 10–15 minute walk, which is meaningful with small children in winter.
Identity
Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe is an all-boys Orthodox Jewish elementary school serving PK through grade 5, with a curriculum centered on Torah study, Hebrew, and Jewish observance alongside a full secular studies department. The school's Early Childhood Center incorporates Montessori methods at the youngest ages, then transitions into a more traditional yeshiva structure as boys progress. Note: the official record lists a "Church of God in Christ" religious affiliation, which appears to be a data-entry error — every other signal (the school's name, its Jewish-oriented program, and reviews referencing rabbeim and menahel) identifies it firmly as an Orthodox Jewish institution.
Community
With 517 students, this is one of the larger elementary yeshivas in Queens and draws a fairly homogeneous Orthodox community — reflected in the demographic breakdown of 71% White and 29% Hispanic students, with no recorded Asian, Black, multiracial, or Native American enrollment. The diversity index of 0.87 reads higher than the raw percentages might suggest, likely because the Hispanic population represents distinct Sephardic or other non-Ashkenazi Orthodox communities within the school. Families tend to be drawn from Kew Gardens and the wider Queens Orthodox Jewish community.
Neighborhood
Kew Gardens is a quiet, leafy residential neighborhood in central Queens where the median household income sits around $93,000 and about half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a solidly middle-class, family-oriented setting. The area has a long-standing Jewish community presence, which is reflected in the neighborhood's synagogues, kosher markets, and shomer-Shabbat rhythm of life. Public transit access requires some planning since the school sits on a residential block rather than directly on a subway line.
The E and F trains at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike are about an 11-minute walk, the J and Z at 121st Street about 12 minutes, and the J at 111th Street about 15 minutes — close enough to be workable, but families with younger kids should plan for a real walk each way.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; one review praises the rabbis, school administrator, and secular studies department, while another review suggests the school needs significant improvement
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kew Gardens.
- What grades does YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE serve?
- YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE?
- YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE public, charter, or private?
- YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE is a private school.
- What neighborhood is YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE in?
- YESHIVA TIFERETH MOSHE is in Kew Gardens, Queens.