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#704 of 992 private schools in NY

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther

High School

1305 AVE R, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Private

Enrollment

70

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#704 of 992

In Brooklyn

#107 of 173

public schools

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Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther

5.7/10

High School in Brooklyn · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.6/10

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About Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther serves approximately 70 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.3 pts below NY schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 70 students, Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther 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 Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
This School
vs
11.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
70
This School
vs
620
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther (this school) 5.7
JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL 6.9
EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOL 7.2
URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL 6.0
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL 7.5
NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI III 7.2
ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL 5.7
PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL 3.6
WILLIAM E GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL 6.1
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL 6.5
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE 7.3
LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL 8.3
LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC 7.9
HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT 7.1
KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL 6.6
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 7.0
JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL 7.1
PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER 4.0
RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES 7.9
CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 5.8
PS 771 3.8

Showing 20 of 171 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,392
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 70
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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

1305 AVE R, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PROSPECT PARK BNOS LEAH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BET YAKOV ATERET TORAH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BNOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 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 Rating
PROSPECT PARK BNOS LEAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.1 mi 7.6
YESHIVA OF BELLE HARBOR/YESHIVAL BITAHON Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.7
BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH Brooklyn 0.2 mi 5.9
BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.3
BET YAKOV ATERET TORAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.9
PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 5.8
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.4
YESHIVA ATERET TORAH Brooklyn 0.3 mi 5.1
PS 153 HOMECREST Brooklyn 0.3 mi 5.9
WINDMILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 7.7
PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.4
REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn 0.4 mi
BNOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 6.9
MIRRER YESHIVA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.9
KOLLEL ZICHRON YOSEF Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.1
ST EDMUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.0
ST EDMUND PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.1
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.9
YESHIVAT DARCHE ERES BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 3.3
PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.8

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

Similar Schools

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School Rating
FRANKLIN-ESSEX-HAMILTON BOCES Malone, NY 5.7
FUSION ACADEMY BRK: BROOKLYN Brooklyn, NY 5.7
BRONX HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY 5.8
NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn, NY 5.8
YESHIVA FARM SETTLEMENT SCHOOL Mount Kisco, NY 5.8
YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL Brooklyn, NY 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther

What grades does Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther serve?

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther?

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther rank in NY?

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther ranks #704 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther a private school?

Yes, Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther is a private all-boys school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther a religious school?

Yeshiva Bais Chaya Esther has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
92 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County

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