Ramaz School, Jewish educational center on Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States.
Ramaz School is a Jewish educational institution on the Upper East Side with four divisions spread across multiple buildings, offering instruction from nursery through grade 12. The curriculum combines general academic subjects taught in English with Jewish religious education conducted in Hebrew.
Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein founded the school in 1937 and named it after Rabbi Moses Zevulun Margolies, with funding support from Max J. Etra. Over the decades, the institution expanded into a multi-building campus attracting students from surrounding regions.
The school shapes daily life by weaving secular subjects with Jewish traditions and observances that structure the academic calendar. Students learn Hebrew as a living language and explore Jewish history and values throughout their studies.
The school enrolls students from New York's five boroughs as well as Connecticut, New Jersey, and Westchester County, arranging transportation for commuters from these areas. The location is easily accessible by public transit and sits in an active neighborhood with plenty of shops and dining options nearby.
The school has earned recognition for its track record of students gaining admission to leading American universities with strong academic outcomes. This reputation for educational achievement draws families seeking both Jewish and general education combined in one setting.
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