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Solomon Schechter School Of Queens

7616 Parsons Blvd Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Solomon Schechter School of Queens is a religious educational institution for Jewish children in grades Pre-K-8, affiliated with the Solomon Schechter Day School Association of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
  • Our approach to worship and ritual is fully egalitarian.
  • We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence in all of our Judaic and general instruction, programs and activities.
  • Our integrated, dual-language curriculum combines the best of innovative and traditional teaching methods to create challenging learning experiences.
  • Our staff provides a nurturing, respectful and stimulating environment.
  • As an American Jewish Day School, we aim at educating Jewish youth loyal to our country and devoted to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
  • We prepare our students to live in accordance with the Jewish values of God, Torah and Israel, identify with the Conservative movement and support Jewish pluralism.
  • In partnership with family, synagogue and the community, we prepare knowledgeable, committed Jews and responsible citizens.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
453 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Schechter School Of Queens's ranking?
Solomon Schechter School Of Queens ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Solomon Schechter School Of Queens?
The application deadline for Solomon Schechter School Of Queens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Yom Kippur - School Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Grd K-7 Early Dismissal
June 18, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of School 3K/4K - Early Dismissal
June 25, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $9,815 for elementary schools and $14,459 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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