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Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School

High School

98 LAWRENCE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

264

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

264

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#360 of 992

In Brooklyn

#41 of 173

public schools

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About Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School serves approximately 264 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.3:1

This School

11.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

264

This School

620

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School (this school)	—	264	7.3:1	6.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT	0.5 mi	517	10.6:1	6.6
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	3,430	13.9:1	6.5
EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOL	1.1 mi	3,595	15.4:1	7.2
URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL	1.2 mi	245	11.1:1	6.0
MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	3,908	15.8:1	8.0
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2	1.3 mi	1,217	8.9:1	7.2
WEST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	170	8.9:1	6.5
BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY	1.4 mi	616	18.1:1	7.9
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH EARLY COLLEGE	1.6 mi	571	13.3:1	8.2
HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT ERASMUS	1.6 mi	487	18:1	6.7
ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM	1.6 mi	371	12.8:1	6.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR SERVICE AND LEARNING AT ERASMUS	1.6 mi	229	10.4:1	5.5
ACAD FOR COLLEGE PREP AND CAREER EXP	1.6 mi	426	12.2:1	5.3
NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL	1.8 mi	3,152	15.4:1	6.9
JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL	2.0 mi	3,766	17:1	6.9
BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	879	11.3:1	4.5
PS 53	2.2 mi	406	5.8:1	3.6
PS 371 LILLIAN L RASHKIS	2.3 mi	236	7.6:1	3.5
SUNSET PARK HIGH SCHOOL	2.3 mi	1,343	12.1:1	7.5
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE	2.5 mi	335	13.4:1	7.3

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,566

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 264

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

98 LAWRENCE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BNOS YAAKOV (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT (rated 6.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BETH JACOB DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.0 mi	585	5.9
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY Brooklyn	0.1 mi	86	7.0
BAIS YAAKOV OF 18TH AVE Brooklyn	0.1 mi	269	5.5
PS 134 Brooklyn	0.2 mi	519	8.9
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) Brooklyn	0.2 mi	567	8.1
NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.2 mi	227	5.6
BNOS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.2 mi	131	7.6
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	530	7.0
YESHIVA & MESIFTA CHASAN SOFER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	385	5.4
PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER Brooklyn	0.5 mi	299	7.5
BARKAI FOUNDATION INC. Brooklyn	0.5 mi	315	7.3
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	654	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT Brooklyn	0.5 mi	517	6.6
TALMUD TORAH IMREI CHAIM Brooklyn	0.5 mi	671	5.3
JHS 62 DITMAS Brooklyn	0.6 mi	858	7.6
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	918	5.8
YESHIVA KARLIN STOLIN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	483	6.4
YESHIVA BONIM LAMOKOM Brooklyn	0.7 mi	40	6.5
BNOS YERUSMALAYIM Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,073	3.8
PS 179 KENSINGTON Brooklyn	0.7 mi	672	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,522

Median Home Value

$863,400

Median Rent

$1,734/mo

Population

88,252

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

29.7%

Avg Commute

40.5 min

Poverty Rate

19.1%

Median Age

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CHAUTAUQUA LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL Mayville, NY	366	6.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR TEACHING AND THE PROFESSIONS Bronx, NY	358	6.7
HOOSAC SCHOOL Hoosick, NY	217	6.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School

What grades does Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School serve?

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School?

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School rank in NY?

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School ranks #360 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School a private school?

Yes, Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School a religious school?

Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 88 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 264
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 633-6555

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