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#505 of 992 private schools in NY
Gesher Yehuda
Elementary School
49 AVE T, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
3.3:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
3.3:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#505 of 992
In Brooklyn
#64 of 173
public schools
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Gesher Yehuda
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gesher Yehuda
Gesher Yehuda is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Gesher Yehuda serves approximately 57 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gesher Yehuda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 57 students, Gesher Yehuda 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 3.3:1 students to teachers, Gesher Yehuda sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gesher Yehuda 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 Gesher Yehuda compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gesher Yehuda (this school) | 6.3 |
| PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) | 6.7 |
| HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 | 7.9 |
| IS 228 DAVID A BOODY | 7.9 |
| KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) | 8.3 |
| PS 95 GRAVESEND (THE) | 8.1 |
| IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO | 7.6 |
| ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) | 8.9 |
| BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY | 8.4 |
| IS 96 SETH LOW | 6.9 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BENSONHURST | 6.5 |
| PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | 4.0 |
| PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS | 6.8 |
| BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL | 4.5 |
| PS 212 LADY DEBORAH MOODY | 6.6 |
| PS 128 BENSONHURST | 4.5 |
| PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) | 4.7 |
| PS 216 ARTURO TOSCANINI | 5.8 |
| PS 247 | 7.7 |
| PS 200 BENSON SCHOOL | 6.1 |
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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.
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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
49 AVE T, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gesher Yehuda may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,950
Median Home Value
$1,063,200
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
Population
78,566
College Educated
33.6%
Homeownership
35.8%
Avg Commute
44.7 min
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Median Age
36.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AL-IMAN SCHOOL Jamaica, NY | 6.3 |
| CHEMUNG VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 6.3 |
| HOLY MARTYRS ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland Gardens, NY | 6.3 |
| MAGEN ISRAEL-GAN ISRAEL CENTER INC Great Neck, NY | 6.3 |
| MOHAWK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL White Plains, NY | 6.3 |
| NAMASTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gesher Yehuda
What grades does Gesher Yehuda serve?
Gesher Yehuda serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gesher Yehuda?
Gesher Yehuda has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gesher Yehuda?
The student-teacher ratio at Gesher Yehuda is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gesher Yehuda rank in NY?
Gesher Yehuda ranks #505 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Gesher Yehuda's MySchoolScout rating?
Gesher Yehuda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gesher Yehuda a private school?
Yes, Gesher Yehuda 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 Gesher Yehuda a religious school?
Gesher Yehuda has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 91% M / 9% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 714-7400
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