Shalsheles Bais Yaakov
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Jewish day schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
AOverall gradeAll girls143 students6 students per teacher
Private schools in Brooklyn, NY
228 private schools in Brooklyn, NY, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 31Christian schools 18Jewish day schools 126Montessori schools 9Independent schools 29High schools 95Preschools 8Special education schools 22
Brooklyn Amity School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade141 students7 students per teacher
Darchai Menachem
Special education school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 145% since 2011–12
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys135 students7 students per teacher
A Fantis Parochial School
Greek Orthodox school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
AOverall grade134 students7 students per teacher
Yeshiva Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Jewish day schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
B+Overall gradeAll boys133 students7 students per teacher
Eisek Hatorah D'Rachmistrivka
Jewish day school · Grades 10–12
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2015–16
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall gradeAll boys132 students10 students per teacher
Gerer Yeshiva Mesifta
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
One of 109 Jewish day schools in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys127 students9 students per teacher
Jewish Center for Special Educ
Special education school · Ungraded
Growing: enrollment up 69% since 2011–12
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade127 students5 students per teacher
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy of Bro
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
A+Overall grade127 students11 students per teacher
Shalsheles Bais Yaakov High School
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 97% of Jewish day schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
A-Overall gradeAll girls127 students4 students per teacher
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School
Greek Orthodox school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Brooklyn, NY
B+Overall grade119 students7 students per teacher
St. Catherine Genoa St. Therese of Lisieux Cath Acad
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
B+Overall grade118 students9 students per teacher
Basis Independent Brooklyn Lower
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade117 students8 students per teacher
Talmud Torah Ohr Moshe
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys117 students13 students per teacher
St. Edmund Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
A+Overall grade112 students10 students per teacher
Greene Hill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 86% since 2011–12
Brooklyn, NY
B+Overall grade110 students9 students per teacher
United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
One of 109 Jewish day schools in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys110 students15 students per teacher
Brooklyn Independent
Independent school · Grades 6–8
One of 31 independent schools in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade106 students11 students per teacher
Bais Chaya Esther
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–7
One of 109 Jewish day schools in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade103 students10 students per teacher
Brooklyn Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in New York
Brooklyn, NY
A+Overall grade102 students4 students per teacher
Epiphany Lutheran Elementary School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade99 students8 students per teacher
Mirrer Yeshiva Educational Institute
Jewish day school · Grades 9–11
Serving families in Brooklyn since at least 2011
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys99 students18 students per teacher
Great Oaks Elementary School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Serving families in Brooklyn since at least 2011
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade98 students12 students per teacher
Trey Whitfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Brooklyn, NY
BOverall grade98 students6 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Brooklyn, NY
How many private schools are in Brooklyn, NY?
228 private schools in Brooklyn, NY, with about 64,628 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Brooklyn, NY?
The most common are Jewish day schools (126), Catholic schools (31), independent schools (29), special education schools (22).
Are there private high schools in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes: 95 private schools in Brooklyn, NY teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Brooklyn, NY offer pre-K?
112 private schools in Brooklyn, NY offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Brooklyn, NY have?
The average school has 10.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Brooklyn, NY?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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