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#654 of 992 private schools in NY
Gan Yisroel
Elementary School
13 CHURCH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#654 of 992
In Brooklyn
#98 of 173
public schools
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Gan Yisroel
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gan Yisroel
Gan Yisroel is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Gan Yisroel serves approximately 225 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Gan Yisroel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Gan Yisroel 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 Gan Yisroel compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gan Yisroel (this school) | 5.9 |
| PS 230 DORIS L COHEN | 7.0 |
| PS 179 KENSINGTON | 6.0 |
| PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY | 8.2 |
| JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) | 8.3 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT | 6.6 |
| BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 | 7.2 |
| PS 131 | 7.7 |
| PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) | 6.7 |
| JHS 62 DITMAS | 7.6 |
| MS 890 | 8.3 |
| PS 889 | 3.5 |
| MS 839 | 7.8 |
| PS 134 | 8.9 |
| PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE) | 8.1 |
| PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY | 6.5 |
| PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON | 9.1 |
| BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| JHS 220 JOHN J PERSHING | 9.1 |
| SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (THE) | 8.0 |
| PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL | 5.8 |
Showing 20 of 449 schools. View all schools in Brooklyn
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.
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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
13 CHURCH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gan Yisroel may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 131 (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 230 DORIS L COHEN (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TALMUD TORAH OHEL YOCHANAN Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 4.4 |
| UNITED TALMUDIAL ACADEMY OF BORO PARK Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| TALMUD TORAH TIFERES YECHIEL D'ALEKSANDER INC Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 3.6 |
| YESHIVA SHAARE TORAH Brroklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| BNOS YAKOV OF BORO PARK Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| BNOS YERUSMALAYIM Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 3.8 |
| PS 230 DORIS L COHEN Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 179 KENSINGTON Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| HADRAN ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| WEST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 131 Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| MS 839 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,916
Median Home Value
$914,300
Median Rent
$1,966/mo
Population
71,313
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
37.9%
Avg Commute
40.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
37.7
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alexandria Bay, NY | 5.9 |
| ARGYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Argyle, NY | 5.9 |
| CINCINNATUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cincinnatus, NY | 5.9 |
| CONGREGATION TALMUD TORAH IMREI BINAH Spring Valley, NY | 5.9 |
| E A MCALLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sherrill, NY | 5.9 |
| EDWARD J ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Athens, NY | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gan Yisroel
What grades does Gan Yisroel serve?
Gan Yisroel serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gan Yisroel?
Gan Yisroel has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gan Yisroel?
The student-teacher ratio at Gan Yisroel is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gan Yisroel rank in NY?
Gan Yisroel ranks #654 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Gan Yisroel's MySchoolScout rating?
Gan Yisroel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gan Yisroel a private school?
Yes, Gan Yisroel 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 Gan Yisroel a religious school?
Gan Yisroel has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 29% M / 71% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 853-9853
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