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#582 of 992 private schools in NY

Ha'or Beacon School

Elementary School

2884 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

T1 – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

T1 – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#582 of 992

In Brooklyn

#79 of 173

public schools

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About Ha'or Beacon School

Ha'or Beacon School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Ha'or Beacon School serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades T1-8th, and has a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ha'or Beacon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 52 students, Ha'or Beacon School 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 1:1 students to teachers, Ha'or Beacon School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ha'or Beacon School 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 Ha'or Beacon School compares to 570 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

510

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Ha'or Beacon School Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ha'or Beacon School (this school)	—	52	1:1	6.1
PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER	0.3 mi	675	10.2:1	7.5
JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	3,766	17:1	6.9
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)	0.4 mi	1,058	14.1:1	6.9
JHS 278 MARINE PARK	0.6 mi	935	10.7:1	7.6
PS 193 GIL HODGES	0.6 mi	497	13.8:1	6.2
ANDRIES HUDDE	0.7 mi	391	10:1	4.5
IS 381	0.7 mi	279	11.6:1	6.3
PS 207 ELIZABETH G LEARY	0.8 mi	885	14:1	5.8
URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	245	11.1:1	6.0
EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	3,595	15.4:1	7.2
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM	0.9 mi	1,403	13.9:1	6.4
PS 119 AMERSFORT	0.9 mi	398	15.3:1	4.6
PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL	0.9 mi	809	12.6:1	5.8
PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL	1.0 mi	538	11.4:1	5.5
PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN	1.1 mi	549	10.4:1	4.4
PS 203 FLOYD BENNETT SCHOOL	1.1 mi	490	14:1	6.4
PS 206 JOSEPH F LAMB	1.2 mi	1,534	13.7:1	5.4
PS 153 HOMECREST	1.2 mi	535	12.7:1	5.9
PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV	1.2 mi	831	13:1	5.9
PS 194 RAOUL WALLENBERG	1.3 mi	516	10.1:1	4.9

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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+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.4 / 10

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Enrollment 52

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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

2884 NOSTRAND AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ha'or Beacon School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YESHIVAT LEV TORAH (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH Brooklyn	0.1 mi	166	5.6
YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH HIGH Brooklyn	0.1 mi	202	6.9
YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL Brooklyn	0.1 mi	55	5.8
YESHIVA AHAVAS TORAH Brooklyn	0.1 mi	124	6.1
JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	3,766	6.9
YESHIVAT LEV TORAH Brooklyn	0.4 mi	125	6.9
ZVI DOV ROTH ACADEMY OF YESHIVA RAMBAM Brooklyn	0.4 mi	31	5.9
PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	675	7.5
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,058	6.9
YAD YISROEL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	43	5.2
JHS 278 MARINE PARK Brooklyn	0.6 mi	935	7.6
PS 193 GIL HODGES Brooklyn	0.6 mi	497	6.2
ANDRIES HUDDE Brooklyn	0.7 mi	391	4.5
IS 381 Brooklyn	0.7 mi	279	6.3
REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn	0.6 mi	21	—
MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	197	5.1
MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	198	5.4
SHAARE TORAH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL/YESHIVA SHAAREI TOR Brooklyn	0.7 mi	156	6.7
KOLLEL ZICHRON YOSEF Brooklyn	0.7 mi	35	6.1
URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.8 mi	245	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,556

Median Home Value

$812,200

Median Rent

$1,666/mo

Population

79,802

College Educated

41.3%

Homeownership

47%

Avg Commute

43.7 min

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Median Age

42.5

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BROOKLYN KIDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	71	6.1
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York, NY	49	6.1
MALTA MONTESSORI Malta, NY	39	6.1
MIDDLETOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-SDA Middletown, NY	54	6.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ha'or Beacon School

What grades does Ha'or Beacon School serve?

Ha'or Beacon School serves students in grades T1 through 8th.

How many students attend Ha'or Beacon School?

Ha'or Beacon School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ha'or Beacon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ha'or Beacon School is 1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ha'or Beacon School rank in NY?

Ha'or Beacon School ranks #582 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Ha'or Beacon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ha'or Beacon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ha'or Beacon School a private school?

Yes, Ha'or Beacon School is a private all-boys 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 Ha'or Beacon School a religious school?

Ha'or Beacon School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 87 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 82 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: T1 – 8th
Enrollment: 52
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Teachers (FTE): 50
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 951-3650

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