The Rabbi Jacob Joseph’s Girls School

The Rabbi Jacob Joseph’s Girls School is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY, serving students in grades 1 through 8. The school provides a comprehensive education rooted in Torah values and New York State Common Core Standards, combining rigorous academic instruction with a deep commitment to Jewish tradition and character development. Students receive individualized attention in core subjects such as Hebrew, Chumash, Navi, Halacha, Jewish History, and secular studies including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The school emphasizes a multisensory, inquiry-based learning experience designed to foster both intellectual growth and strong middos. With a small student body, the school cultivates a warm, dynamic atmosphere where each girl is nurtured academically and socially. Known for its dedicated faculty and strong parent-faculty collaboration, the school prepares students to graduate as confident, proud Bnos Yisrael ready for the next stage of their education.

Originally established in Manhattan in 1900, the school’s girls’ division opened in 1987, making it the only yeshiva on Staten Island to offer separate, gender-specific Torah education. Under the leadership of Dr. Marvin Schick, the school relocated to Staten Island in 1976 to serve a growing community of families committed to religious and academic excellence. The curriculum is designed to instill lifelong skills in Torah and tefillah, with a mission to immerse students in Hebrew language and Jewish knowledge while fostering a deep love of Yidishkeit and ethical living. The school’s approach integrates academic rigor with emotional support, ensuring that each student thrives in a nurturing environment that values both scholarship and character.

The school is located on Caswell Avenue, just a short distance from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway and the Staten Island Expressway, and is situated near Gaeta Park and Victory Boulevard. It lies directly across from its sister school, also named Rabbi Jacob Joseph Girls School, and is within a quarter-mile of Willow Road East. This central location provides easy access for families across Staten Island.

The school is recognized for its strong reputation in providing a values-driven, academically robust education in a close-knit community. Its well-documented presence online and clear, accessible website reflect a long-standing commitment to transparency and communication. The school’s enduring legacy, rooted in over a century of educational tradition, continues to shape generations of students with integrity, knowledge, and pride in their heritage.

As a cornerstone of Torah education on Staten Island, The Rabbi Jacob Joseph’s Girls School stands as a model of how faith, learning, and community can thrive together in a modern setting.

Services:

• Extracurricular Activities
• Hebrew Studies and Limudei Kodesh
• Secular Studies (Common Core Standards)
• Special Programs and Resource Rooms