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Hannah Senesh Community Day School

Jewish day school · Grades K–8

Brooklyn, NY

342 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Jewish day schools in New York
  • Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is a Jewish private school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 214 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Jewish elementary schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 26% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
214
Teachers
39.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 102 girls, 112 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Jewish elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 55% of Jewish elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 91 Jewish elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    170’11–12196’13–14231’19–20214’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    127
    217
    329
    423
    519
    630
    725
    821

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%
    Black1%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Hannah Senesh Community Day School

    What grades does Hannah Senesh Community Day School serve?

    Hannah Senesh Community Day School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Hannah Senesh Community Day School?

    About 214 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hannah Senesh Community Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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