Below Average

#951 of 992 private schools in NY

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan

Elementary School

1325 38TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

711

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

711

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#951 of 992

In Brooklyn

#158 of 173

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About Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan serves approximately 711 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts below NY schools

4.4

This school 4.4 · Below Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan 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.

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How Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

711

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.4

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan (this school)	—	711	15.8:1	4.4
PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY	0.3 mi	496	11.3:1	8.2
PS 179 KENSINGTON	0.4 mi	672	15.6:1	6.0
PS 230 DORIS L COHEN	0.4 mi	938	13.4:1	7.0
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE)	0.4 mi	654	12.3:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT	0.4 mi	517	10.6:1	6.6
PS 131	0.5 mi	527	11.5:1	7.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2	0.6 mi	1,217	8.9:1	7.2
JHS 62 DITMAS	0.7 mi	858	12.1:1	7.6
PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE)	0.7 mi	866	16:1	6.7
MS 890	0.8 mi	314	10.1:1	8.3
PS 889	0.8 mi	406	15:1	3.5
MS 839	0.8 mi	305	10.5:1	7.8
PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON	0.8 mi	943	12.2:1	9.1
PS 134	0.8 mi	519	13:1	8.9
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE)	0.8 mi	567	9.4:1	8.1
JHS 220 JOHN J PERSHING	0.9 mi	1,236	12.4:1	9.1
SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (THE)	0.9 mi	266	10.2:1	8.0
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL	1.0 mi	530	12.6:1	7.0
PS 169 SUNSET PARK	1.0 mi	834	10.4:1	6.9
PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY	1.0 mi	708	11.2:1	6.5

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

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

C 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,360

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.8 / 10

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Enrollment 711

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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

1325 38TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan 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, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 230 DORIS L COHEN (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
TALMUD TORAH TIFERES YECHIEL D'ALEKSANDER INC Brooklyn	0.1 mi	197	3.6
YESHIVA SHAARE TORAH Brroklyn	0.1 mi	730	6.4
UNITED TALMUDIAL ACADEMY OF BORO PARK Brooklyn	0.1 mi	996	4.6
GAN YISROEL Brooklyn	0.1 mi	225	5.9
BNOS YAKOV OF BORO PARK Brooklyn	0.2 mi	682	5.3
NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn	0.2 mi	91	5.8
PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY Brooklyn	0.3 mi	496	8.2
BNOS YERUSMALAYIM Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,073	3.8
HADRAN ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.4 mi	50	6.7
CONGREGATION BNOS CHAYA Brooklyn	0.4 mi	203	4.4
PS 230 DORIS L COHEN Brooklyn	0.4 mi	938	7.0
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) Brooklyn	0.4 mi	654	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT Brooklyn	0.4 mi	517	6.6
PS 179 KENSINGTON Brooklyn	0.4 mi	672	6.0
WEST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	170	6.5
PS 131 Brooklyn	0.5 mi	527	7.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,217	7.2
SHEMA KOLAINU-HEAR OUR VOICES Brooklyn	0.5 mi	27	—
YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	293	6.0
BNOS MARGULIA VIZNITZ - DBA OF YESHIVA IMREI CHAIM Brooklyn	0.6 mi	708	6.0

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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CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Circleville, NY	487	4.4
DEWITT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Webster, NY	533	4.4
ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monsey, NY	537	4.4
GEORGE F JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Endicott, NY	569	4.4
HEMLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay Shore, NY	638	4.4
HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Herkimer, NY	543	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan

What grades does Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan serve?

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan?

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan?

The student-teacher ratio at Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan rank in NY?

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan ranks #951 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan's MySchoolScout rating?

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan a private school?

Yes, Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan 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 Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan a religious school?

Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 95 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 71 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 711
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 45
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 431-2991

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