Average
#604 of 992 private schools in NY
Mesilas Bais Yaakov
High School · Brooklyn, NY
A private high school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades 9th – 12th.
420 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Mesilas Bais Yaakov sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,773
Median home value
$1,674,700
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
80.2%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 53Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Al-noor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| St Saviour High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesilas Bais Yaakov is listed in Brooklyn, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mesilas Bais Yaakov
Mesilas Bais Yaakov is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY, serving approximately 279 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesilas Bais Yaakov
What grades does Mesilas Bais Yaakov serve?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mesilas Bais Yaakov?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesilas Bais Yaakov?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesilas Bais Yaakov is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mesilas Bais Yaakov rank in NY?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov ranks #604 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Mesilas Bais Yaakov's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mesilas Bais Yaakov a private school?
Yes, Mesilas Bais 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 Mesilas Bais Yaakov a religious school?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (718) 499-4747
- Area population (ZIP 11215)
- 70,922
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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