Needs Improvement

#973 of 992 private schools in NY

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center

School

68 HARRISON AVE # 84, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

700

Student-Teacher

31.2:1

Score

3.9

Grades

1st – 12th

Enrollment

700

Student-Teacher

31.2:1

Score

3.9

Grades

1st – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#973 of 992

In Brooklyn

#166 of 173

public schools

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About Bnos Yaakov Educational Center

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center is a private school in Brooklyn, NY. Bnos Yaakov Educational Center serves approximately 700 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 31.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bnos Yaakov Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.3 pts below NY schools

3.9

This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center runs 31.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center 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 Bnos Yaakov Educational Center compares to 569 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

31.2:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

700

This School

510

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.9

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center (this school)	—	700	31.2:1	3.9
JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.1 mi	474	7.5:1	4.8
BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II	0.1 mi	712	10.8:1	4.7
EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE	0.2 mi	176	9.3:1	4.6
PS 380 JOHN WAYNE ELEMENTARY	0.2 mi	375	9.9:1	4.2
IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS	0.2 mi	999	13:1	7.1
PS 319	0.4 mi	83	13.8:1	4.6
BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	534	14.4:1	8.0
PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSAY	0.4 mi	256	10.2:1	4.9
BROWNSVILLE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	105	7.5:1	2.1
WILLIAMSBURG COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	228	8.4:1	5.7
PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY	0.5 mi	160	11.4:1	3.6
PS 18 EDWARD BUSH	0.5 mi	165	9.2:1	2.5
PS 297 ABRAHAM STOCKTON	0.5 mi	207	7.1:1	6.6
BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL (THE)	0.6 mi	733	16.3:1	8.3
WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)	0.6 mi	422	13.2:1	7.1
LYONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	384	8.3:1	5.3
PS 257 JOHN F HYLAN	0.6 mi	474	11.8:1	4.9
PS 368	0.6 mi	246	5.1:1	5.8
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BED STUY 1	0.6 mi	816	—:1	5.2
JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS	0.6 mi	379	11.8:1	7.5

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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

D 1.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 31.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,870

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 700

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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

68 HARRISON AVE # 84, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bnos Yaakov Educational Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. TALMUD TORAH OF KASHO (rated 6.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YESHIVA YESODE HATORAH (rated 5.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BETH CHANA SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.1 mi	474	4.8
BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II Brooklyn	0.1 mi	712	4.7
TALMUD TORAH OF KASHO Brooklyn	0.1 mi	294	6.2
TALMUD TORAH TIFERES YISROEL INC Brooklyn	0.1 mi	101	4.1
PS 380 JOHN WAYNE ELEMENTARY Brooklyn	0.2 mi	375	4.2
EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Brooklyn	0.2 mi	176	4.6
IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS Brooklyn	0.2 mi	999	7.1
PS 319 Brooklyn	0.4 mi	83	4.6
MOSDOS CHASIDEI SQUARE Brooklyn	0.3 mi	297	4.2
BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	534	8.0
BETH CHANA SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	351	5.2
YESHIVA TZEMACH TZADIK VIZNITZ Brooklyn	0.4 mi	133	6.9
YESHIVA YESODE HATORAH Brooklyn	0.4 mi	153	5.6
PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSAY Brooklyn	0.4 mi	256	4.9
YESHIVA JESODE HATORAH WILSON Brooklyn	0.4 mi	786	3.8
BAIS RUCHEL DSATMAR GIRLS SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,370	3.9
PS 18 EDWARD BUSH Brooklyn	0.5 mi	165	2.5
TALMUD TORAH TZEMACH TZADIK VIZNITZ Brooklyn	0.5 mi	127	6.4
PS 297 ABRAHAM STOCKTON Brooklyn	0.5 mi	207	6.6
BROWNSVILLE COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	105	2.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,183

Median Home Value

$1,118,600

Median Rent

$2,357/mo

Population

65,691

College Educated

54.8%

Homeownership

16.4%

Avg Commute

31.8 min

Poverty Rate

21.2%

Median Age

31.4

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OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL Olean, NY	544	3.9
PS Q811 Little Neck, NY	518	3.9
PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Brooklyn, NY	450	4.0
PS 771 Brooklyn, NY	556	3.8
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL New York, NY	513	4.0
PS 94 New York, NY	456	3.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bnos Yaakov Educational Center

What grades does Bnos Yaakov Educational Center serve?

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Bnos Yaakov Educational Center?

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bnos Yaakov Educational Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Bnos Yaakov Educational Center is 31.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bnos Yaakov Educational Center rank in NY?

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center ranks #973 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Bnos Yaakov Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bnos Yaakov Educational Center a private school?

Yes, Bnos Yaakov Educational Center 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 Bnos Yaakov Educational Center a religious school?

Bnos Yaakov Educational Center has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 74 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 1st – 12th
Enrollment: 700
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 31.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 220 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 387-7905

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