Below Average

#901 of 992 private schools in NY

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls

High School

6510 17TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.2:1

Score

4.9

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.2:1

Score

4.9

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#901 of 992

In Brooklyn

#150 of 173

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About Tiferes Miriam School for Girls

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Tiferes Miriam School for Girls serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Tiferes Miriam School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.1 pts below NY schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, Tiferes Miriam School for Girls 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 3.2:1 students to teachers, Tiferes Miriam School for Girls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls 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 Tiferes Miriam School for Girls compares to 338 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.2:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Tiferes Miriam School for Girls (this school)	—	35	3.2:1	4.9
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW	0.2 mi	1,358	13.1:1	7.8
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE)	0.5 mi	870	11.9:1	8.3
PS 231	0.5 mi	302	4.5:1	5.6
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL	0.5 mi	3,430	13.9:1	6.5
NEW UTRECHT HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	3,152	15.4:1	6.9
PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER	0.8 mi	299	7.7:1	7.5
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	0.8 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (THE)	0.9 mi	567	9.4:1	8.1
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON	0.9 mi	890	11.9:1	6.3
IS 96 SETH LOW	1.0 mi	867	9.1:1	6.9
BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY	1.0 mi	499	17.2:1	8.4
MADELEINE BRENNAN SCHOOL (THE)	1.1 mi	1,591	16.1:1	8.2
BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	879	11.3:1	4.5
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE)	1.1 mi	654	12.3:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT	1.1 mi	517	10.6:1	6.6
PS 163 BATH BEACH	1.2 mi	620	11.3:1	7.3
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	1.2 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
PS 229 DYKER	1.3 mi	1,126	15.9:1	7.1
PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV	1.4 mi	831	13:1	5.9
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL	1.5 mi	530	12.6:1	7.0

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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 3.2:1

Instructional Commitment

D 1.2 / 10

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School Day Length 4.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 742.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 2.2 / 10

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Enrollment 35

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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

6510 17TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tiferes Miriam School for Girls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TOMER DEVORAH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW Brooklyn	0.2 mi	1,358	7.8
BAIS SARAH-EDUC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Brooklyn	0.2 mi	709	6.2
PS 48 MAPLETON Brooklyn	0.3 mi	496	7.1
TOMER DEVORAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	259	7.0
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	870	8.3
PS 231 Brooklyn	0.5 mi	302	5.6
YESHIVA & MISIVTA TIFERES ELIMELECH Brooklyn	0.5 mi	436	4.7
PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK Brooklyn	0.4 mi	744	7.1
HASC - HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	82	6.1
HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	82	6.1
PS 205 CLARION Brooklyn	0.5 mi	1,097	8.1
PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE Brooklyn	0.7 mi	990	6.0
PS 247 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	744	7.7
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	3,430	6.5
YESHIVA KARLIN STOLIN Brooklyn	0.6 mi	483	6.4
BAIS ROCHEL SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,982	4.1
UNITED TALMUDICAL ACADEMY-TORAH V'YIRAH Brooklyn	0.7 mi	311	5.9
TALMUD TORAH OF BOBOV 45 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	302	4.9
TALMUD TORAH IMREI CHAIM Brooklyn	0.6 mi	671	5.3
TOCAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK Brooklyn	0.8 mi	311	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,588

Median Home Value

$1,097,200

Median Rent

$1,751/mo

Population

81,368

College Educated

30.5%

Homeownership

35.3%

Avg Commute

40.6 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

34.3

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LINDEN HILL HIGH SCHOOL Hawthorne, NY	48	5.4
KETCHUM-GRANDE SCHOOL OF THE CHARLTON SCHOOL. Burnt Hills, NY	34	5.6
FRANKLIN-ESSEX-HAMILTON BOCES Malone, NY	42	5.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tiferes Miriam School for Girls

What grades does Tiferes Miriam School for Girls serve?

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Tiferes Miriam School for Girls?

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiferes Miriam School for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Tiferes Miriam School for Girls is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tiferes Miriam School for Girls rank in NY?

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls ranks #901 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Tiferes Miriam School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tiferes Miriam School for Girls a private school?

Yes, Tiferes Miriam School for Girls 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 Tiferes Miriam School for Girls a religious school?

Tiferes Miriam School for Girls has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 85 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 35
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 4.5 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 837-3100

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