The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway is an orthodox Jewish Yeshiva with the Torah as the foundation of its philosophy.
Education consists of developing intelligence, acquiring knowledge, mastering skills, and forming character.
According to the Torah, the parent is the primary teacher, and by extension the teacher, while in school, is in loco parentis.
It is the role of both the teacher and parent to cooperate, to guide, and assist in the development of the whole child, academically, intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and socially.
The student will be expected to respect, to make proper appraisals of, and to contribute towards the improvement of society.
As a faculty, it is our mandate to provide the proper environment, in both general and Judaic studies, for total growth of the child as a responsible Jewish American.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Natan Levy, UFC Fighter -
- Rabbi Asher Klein, Jewish Educator -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High?
Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High famous alumni include: Natan Levy, UFC Fighter and Rabbi Asher Klein, Jewish Educator.
What is Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High's ranking?
Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy Five Towns Rockaway High is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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