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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

2540 AMSTERDAM AVENUE

At a Glance

Where Torah Meets the World: A Modern Orthodox Dual Curriculum

Best suited for

Families who want their teenager to develop serious Torah knowledge while also getting top-tier college prep. Best fit for students who thrive in a dual-curriculum environment and families who value the Modern Orthodox synthesis of religious and secular life. Ideal for those who see Jewish identity and academic excellence as complementary rather than competing goals.

What stands out
  • College-level course access at adjacent Yeshiva University campus
  • Torah U'madda philosophy treats Jewish and secular learning as equally important
  • Eretz Yisrael connection program builds ties to Israel
  • AP course offerings alongside traditional Jewish studies
  • Small size means students get real relationships with rebbeim and teachers
Things to consider
  • Tuition of $26,150 is significant but competitive with other NYC private schools
  • Commute can be long if you don't live in Upper Manhattan or the Bronx
  • Modern Orthodox philosophy is specific — families should feel aligned with this approach
  • Balance between Jewish and general studies is demanding — students carry a heavy load
IdentityTorah U'Madda — The Synthesis Of Jewish Law And Tradition With The Broader Intellectual Heritage Of Civilization. The School Believes These Aren'T Competing Demands But Complementary Ones, Preparing Students To Be Both Learned Jews And Thoughtful, Accomplished Citizens.

A Modern Orthodox yeshiva high school affiliated with Yeshiva University, offering a dual curriculum that treats Jewish and secular studies with equal seriousness.

CommunityModerate

A tight-knit community of families committed to Modern Orthodox observance. Parents describe a warm, supportive environment where students feel known by their teachers. The student body is relatively small, allowing for personal attention.

NeighborhoodWashington Heights (North)

Washington Heights is a real-deal Manhattan neighborhood — culturally rich, increasingly family-friendly, and more affordable than many parts of the city. The school sits along Amsterdam Avenue, a major thoroughfare with good transit connections.

Very walkable if you live in the neighborhood or nearby; accessible by the A train and several bus lines. Families from elsewhere in the city do commute, but the travel time is something to factor in.

Notable Programs

Torah learningAP coursescollege-level courses at YUEretz Yisrael connection program

What Parents Are Saying

Positive reviews on Niche (4.19/5 rating). Parents praise warm environment, excellent rebbeim, balance of Jewish and general academics, and exposure to YU beis medrash. Students describe it as a place for growth in both religious and secular studies.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
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Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Washington Heights (North).
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is in Washington Heights (North), Manhattan.
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