Very Good
#120 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 12% of private schools
Bnos Yaakov
High School
622 FOSTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#120 of 992
In Brooklyn
#11 of 173
public schools
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Bnos Yaakov
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About Bnos Yaakov
Bnos Yaakov is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Bnos Yaakov serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bnos Yaakov has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 131 students, Bnos Yaakov is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.7:1 students to teachers, Bnos Yaakov sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bnos Yaakov 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
BetaHow Bnos Yaakov compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
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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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
622 FOSTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bnos Yaakov may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BAIS YAAKOV D'RAV MEIR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 134 Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 8.9 |
| BETH JACOB DAY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| BAIS YAAKOV D'RAV MEIR HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| THE PATHWAY STUDY CENTER INC Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF 18TH AVE Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| YESHIVA BONIM LAMOKOM Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| JHS 62 DITMAS Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| IVDU SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | — |
| PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| CORTELYOU EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | — |
| YESHIVA & MESIFTA CHASAN SOFER Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| BARKAI FOUNDATION INC. Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
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
36
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| PROSPECT PARK BNOS LEAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.6 |
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| JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bnos Yaakov
What grades does Bnos Yaakov serve?
Bnos Yaakov serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bnos Yaakov?
Bnos Yaakov has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bnos Yaakov?
The student-teacher ratio at Bnos Yaakov is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bnos Yaakov rank in NY?
Bnos Yaakov ranks #120 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Bnos Yaakov's MySchoolScout rating?
Bnos Yaakov has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 a private school?
Yes, Bnos Yaakov 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 a religious school?
Bnos Yaakov has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 506-1110
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