Very Good

#189 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 19% of private schools

Barkai Foundation Inc.

Elementary School

5302 21ST AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

315

Student-Teacher

5.4:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

315

Student-Teacher

5.4:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#189 of 992

In Brooklyn

#20 of 173

public schools

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About Barkai Foundation Inc.

Barkai Foundation Inc. is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Barkai Foundation Inc. serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Barkai Foundation Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.4 pts above NY schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 5.4:1 students to teachers, Barkai Foundation Inc. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Barkai Foundation Inc. 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 Barkai Foundation Inc. compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.4:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

315

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Barkai Foundation Inc. Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Barkai Foundation Inc. (this school)	—	315	5.4:1	7.3
PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER	0.1 mi	299	7.7:1	7.5
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON	0.5 mi	890	11.9:1	6.3
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE)	0.5 mi	567	9.4:1	8.1
PS 48 MAPLETON	0.5 mi	496	10.8:1	7.1
PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV	0.6 mi	831	13:1	5.9
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE)	0.7 mi	870	11.9:1	8.3
PS 231	0.7 mi	302	4.5:1	5.6
PS 205 CLARION	0.7 mi	1,097	12.9:1	8.1
PS 134	0.7 mi	519	13:1	8.9
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	530	12.6:1	7.0
PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL	0.8 mi	538	11.4:1	5.5
PS 247	0.9 mi	744	10.9:1	7.7
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE)	0.9 mi	654	12.3:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT	0.9 mi	517	10.6:1	6.6
PS 177 MARLBORO (THE)	0.9 mi	896	16.3:1	4.7
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL	1.0 mi	918	14.3:1	5.8
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW	1.0 mi	1,358	13.1:1	7.8
IS 96 SETH LOW	1.1 mi	867	9.1:1	6.9
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BENSONHURST	1.1 mi	643	—:1	6.5
PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN	1.1 mi	549	10.4:1	4.4

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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

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,494

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 315

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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

5302 21ST AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Barkai Foundation Inc. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 134 (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER (rated 7.5/10, 0.1 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
PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER Brooklyn	0.1 mi	299	7.5
TALMUD TORAH OF BOBOV 45 Brooklyn	0.3 mi	302	4.9
YESHIVA & MESIFTA CHASAN SOFER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	385	5.4
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	3,430	6.5
TALMUD TORAH IMREI CHAIM Brooklyn	0.4 mi	671	5.3
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON Brooklyn	0.5 mi	890	6.3
YESHIVA KARLIN STOLIN Brooklyn	0.4 mi	483	6.4
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	567	8.1
BETH JACOB DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	585	5.9
BAIS YAAKOV D'RAV MEIR HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	264	6.7
BAIS YAAKOV OF 18TH AVE Brooklyn	0.6 mi	269	5.5
IVDU SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	29	—
NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV BOYS Brooklyn	0.6 mi	29	—
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	86	7.0
PS 48 MAPLETON Brooklyn	0.5 mi	496	7.1
NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.7 mi	227	5.6
BNOS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.7 mi	131	7.6
PS 134 Brooklyn	0.7 mi	519	8.9
PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV Brooklyn	0.6 mi	831	5.9
YESHIVA & MISIVTA TIFERES ELIMELECH Brooklyn	0.7 mi	436	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,588

Median Home Value

$1,097,200

Median Rent

$1,751/mo

Population

81,368

College Educated

30.5%

Homeownership

35.3%

Avg Commute

40.6 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

34.3

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ALDEN PRIMARY AT TOWNLINE Alden, NY	290	7.3
CAROLINE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs, NY	366	7.3
DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown, NY	367	7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barkai Foundation Inc.

What grades does Barkai Foundation Inc. serve?

Barkai Foundation Inc. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Barkai Foundation Inc.?

Barkai Foundation Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkai Foundation Inc.?

The student-teacher ratio at Barkai Foundation Inc. is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Barkai Foundation Inc. rank in NY?

Barkai Foundation Inc. ranks #189 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Barkai Foundation Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Barkai Foundation Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Barkai Foundation Inc. a private school?

Yes, Barkai Foundation Inc. is a private coeducational 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 Barkai Foundation Inc. a religious school?

Barkai Foundation Inc. has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 86 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 91 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 315
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 58
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 998-7473

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