Community

Moving to Westchester

We Welcome You to Experience The Leffell School for Yourself

We’re the “full package” — The Leffell School is an independent, K-12, college preparatory Jewish day school, cultivating intellectual rigor, innovative thinking, and strong community spirit — assets that set our students apart as learners and leaders. Our integrated academic curriculum emphasizes critical inquiry throughout, immersing students daily in the nurturing context of their Jewish tradition and identity. With a full array of extracurricular opportunities, from athletics to arts to community service initiatives, Leffell students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

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Community

Our students build strong connections from grades K-12, extending well beyond graduation, while parents build long-lasting friendships as well.
Academics

With a rigorous integrated curriculum that embraces the emerging technologies of tomorrow, our educational experience rivals the top public and independent schools in the region.
Values

Research confirms that learning to do the right thing with the right attitude not only makes your child a mensch, but also leads to stronger academic performance.

Imagine Your Family and a Life in Westchester

Located on two idyllic campuses in the heart of Westchester County — and easily accessible from New York City, Rockland, southwestern Connecticut, and northern New Jersey — The Leffell School offers state-of-the-art facilities and an environment that promotes comprehensive, cross-curricular learning among all of our students. Whether in the classroom or the science lab, on the playing field or the stage, our remarkable and inclusive community provides a place where young people are engaged as they learn and feel supported as they grow.

In Addition to The Leffell School, Westchester Families Can Also Benefit From:

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Prime Neighborhoods

Westchester County offers a wide range of residential communities with a vast array of housing options. From White Plains, to Bedford, to the River Towns, the county’s cities, towns, and villages are socioeconomically diverse and range from urban to suburban to rural. Each also offers its own unique flavor — with state and county parks, historic landmarks, theaters, and museums, there is something in Westchester for everyone.
Religious Communities

With a Jewish community of more than 150,000, Westchester has synagogues of every stripe and affiliation, as well as active JCCs, chesed groups, and Israel organizations. From UJA to independent minyanim to Jewish basketball leagues, Jewishly speaking, Westchester has it all.
Convenient Location

While some Westchester residents work locally, many commute into Manhattan on one of Metro-North’s three rail lines. On average, the drive to New York City is only 40 minutes. Westchester is also within easy driving distance to New Jersey, Rockland, Long Island, and into New England.

The Leffell School offers an enriching academic environment, nurturing Jewish community, state-of-the-art engineering and entrepreneurship programs, athletics and arts activities, and outstanding college placement.