
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli is a small institution of Jewish religious studies in New Windsor, New York. Its present-day identity is clearer in public enrollment and academic reporting than its historical milestones: a founding date, earlier names, and major changes in institutional status should be confirmed against the school's own historical records rather than assumed from its name.
For prospective students, the more consequential question is how the institution's religious-studies focus has shaped its current curriculum and credentials. An applicant comparing yeshivas should request the current catalog and ask when the present academic program was established, particularly if a specific credential or course of study is central to the decision to enroll.
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli reports a concentrated academic offering rather than a broad collection of colleges or professional schools. Its reported field of study is Religion/Religious Studies; applicants should use the current catalog to identify the exact credential, required courses, and any options within that field.
Institutional reporting lists two full-time and two part-time faculty members and a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1. That ratio describes reported staffing relative to enrollment, not the size of every class or the amount of individual instruction. Students interested in a particular topic should examine course schedules and ask who teaches required courses and how often they are offered.
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli is in New Windsor, an Orange County community in New York's Hudson Valley. Its location matters especially to students deciding whether to live in institution-operated housing or commute.
New Windsor is outside New York City, so applicants should not assume that city transit is a practical substitute for local transportation. Before enrolling, commuters should check the campus address against their actual route and class schedule. Students coming from farther away should also consider how they will travel between the campus and regional transportation connections during breaks.
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli's name, reported field of study, and Jewish-studies accreditor identify it as an institution centered on Jewish religious education. A more specific account of its stated mission or vision should come from its current official catalog or governing documents; its educational aims should not be inferred from affiliation alone.
Applicants may want to ask how religious study, academic coursework, and any community expectations fit together in the daily program. Those details can matter as much as a credential's title when evaluating whether the institution matches a student's learning goals.
Name of the institution
Yeshiva Ohr NaftoliLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersYeshiva Ohr Naftoli is institutionally accredited by the Association of Institutions of Jewish Studies, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.