Academic Excellence
Ramaz has an unwavering commitment to scholarship, intellectual rigor, and a life-long love of learning. These principles are at the core of being HERE for Academic Excellence. For us, there is no question we aren't willing to ask, no task too small, and no risk too large.
Intellectual growth and self-esteem are cultivated within a warm and nurturing environment that integrates Torah values. Teachers encourage critical and creative thinking as they help students to excel academically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Academic Excellence News
![Fifth Graders Learn About Leadership Qualities Through Navi, Hebrew, History, and the Middle School Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782243082/ramaz/t3xbsdqu7nfde66cyceq/Grade5JewishWomenLeadership.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782243082/ramaz/t3xbsdqu7nfde66cyceq/Grade5JewishWomenLeadership.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782243082/ramaz/t3xbsdqu7nfde66cyceq/Grade5JewishWomenLeadership.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782243082/ramaz/t3xbsdqu7nfde66cyceq/Grade5JewishWomenLeadership.png","width":1071}])
As part of their study of Sefer Shoftim, fifth graders explored leadership as a central theme woven throughout the stories of Ehud, Shamgar, Devorah, Barak, Yael, and Shimshon. Through close textual analysis, class discussions, and collaborative learning, the...
![Juniors Matmidim Students Celebrate the Siyyum of Tractate Makkot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781277302/ramaz/vnyjwaovqtyhogfmnuuj/5786JuniorSiyyum.jpg","width":2200}])
Juniors Aliana A., Henry A., Gabi F.K., Elianna G., Ezra G., Sara K., Celan R.S., Ben T., and Ethan W. took an intensive Talmud course called Matmidim, which met eight times a week. In addition to in-school studies, they...
![Seventh Graders Explore History Firsthand in Philadelphia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780670461/ramaz/vn8xbfvmqocvs1znx7yl/2026Gr7PhiladelphiaTrip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780670461/ramaz/vn8xbfvmqocvs1znx7yl/2026Gr7PhiladelphiaTrip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780670461/ramaz/vn8xbfvmqocvs1znx7yl/2026Gr7PhiladelphiaTrip.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780670461/ramaz/vn8xbfvmqocvs1znx7yl/2026Gr7PhiladelphiaTrip.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780670461/ramaz/vn8xbfvmqocvs1znx7yl/2026Gr7PhiladelphiaTrip.jpg","width":1559}])
It’s almost the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the seventh grade got to be in the room where it happened. They took a trip to Philadelphia to learn about our nation’s history in the sites where its founding took place! The amazing itinerary included...
![Students Learn About AI and Entrepreneurship from CEO and Co-Founder William Bryk '14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780668208/ramaz/gcuywmfbcz1ybzdk8ywp/WilliamBryk.jpg","width":2200}])
Students received a visit from Ramaz alum William Bryk ’14, CEO and co-founder of Exa, a search engine built specifically for AI agents and LLMs. He told students that his career goal was to do something impressive enough that Ramaz would want him to come back to speak! Former...
![Junior Honors US Government Students Learn About the Federal Court System from Judge Jesse Furman and Attorneys Evan Farber '95 and Sam Adelsberg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780069472/ramaz/af13mso3npykfbwddr3c/USGovSeminarJudgeaandAttorneys.jpg","width":2200}])
In honor of National Law Day and the 250th anniversary of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, Judge Jesse Furman and attorneys Evan Farber ’95 and Sam Adelsberg visited the Junior Honors U.S. Government Seminar to...
![Pictures Inside: Second Graders Throw MiddotMarks Celebrations Showcasing Design Thinking and Strong Values]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780069425/ramaz/aw2zx1blr0hgiioeskub/5786MiddotMarks.jpg","width":2200}])
Second graders just hosted their MiddotMarks celebrations and dazzled their visiting parents with all their hard work. The students spent months learning about landmarks, including taking a tour of the Ramaz neighborhood and visiting the Empire State Building. They...
![Model UN Wins Awards at the YLMUN Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779292857/ramaz/qj0h5w8qvdjogyodffln/2026SpringModelUNConference.png","width":2200}])
Kol hakavod to the Model UN team, who just took part in the Yeshiva League Model UN conference! Schools from all over the tri-state area came together to discuss important issues within the UN. Under...
![Mock Trial Is Honored with Award for Placing Top Four in NYC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778862635/ramaz/w7xzdzzrfc59fbd6ojzr/MockTrialAwardsCeremonyPhotoApril2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Kol hakavod to Ramaz Mock Trial for an amazing season, ending in the Top Four out of 92 schools! Ramaz was honored along with the other final teams at an awards ceremony at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan US Courthouse. The...
![Third Graders Present the International Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778860415/ramaz/yozxw3vssfkpk0ypkugy/5786Grade3InternationalCelebration.jpg","width":2200}])
Third graders wowed their teachers and parents with their International Celebration, the culmination of months of work learning about different countries. In small groups, students researched different nations, including China, Greece, Morocco, and more, and created...