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#351 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 35% of private schools

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon

Elementary School

1649 E 13TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#351 of 992

In Brooklyn

#38 of 173

public schools

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About Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon serves approximately 73 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.8 pts above NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 73 students, Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon 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 6.5:1 students to teachers, Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon 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 of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.5:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.8% vs 0%

Black 8.2% vs 0%

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon (this school)	—	73	6.5:1	6.7
PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN	0.3 mi	549	10.4:1	4.4
PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL	0.4 mi	809	12.6:1	5.8
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM	0.4 mi	1,403	13.9:1	6.4
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)	0.5 mi	1,058	14.1:1	6.9
PS 153 HOMECREST	0.5 mi	535	12.7:1	5.9
PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL	0.5 mi	538	11.4:1	5.5
PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS	0.7 mi	715	15.9:1	6.8
PS 177 MARLBORO (THE)	0.8 mi	896	16.3:1	4.7
PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV	0.9 mi	831	13:1	5.9
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON	1.0 mi	890	11.9:1	6.3
PS 206 JOSEPH F LAMB	1.0 mi	1,534	13.7:1	5.4
PS 193 GIL HODGES	1.0 mi	497	13.8:1	6.2
IS 228 DAVID A BOODY	1.0 mi	1,549	14:1	7.9
JHS 278 MARINE PARK	1.1 mi	935	10.7:1	7.6
PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER	1.2 mi	675	10.2:1	7.5
PS 95 GRAVESEND (THE)	1.2 mi	941	15.2:1	8.1
IS 381	1.2 mi	279	11.6:1	6.3
ANDRIES HUDDE	1.2 mi	391	10:1	4.5
IS 96 SETH LOW	1.3 mi	867	9.1:1	6.9
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BENSONHURST	1.3 mi	643	—:1	6.5

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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- 8.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,344

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 15%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 73

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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 91.8%

Black 8.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1649 E 13TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WINDMILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
YESHIVA BAIS CHAYA ESTHER Brooklyn	0.2 mi	70	5.7
YESHIVA ATERET TORAH Brooklyn	0.2 mi	998	5.1
PROSPECT PARK BNOS LEAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	173	7.6
KOLLEL ZICHRON YOSEF Brooklyn	0.3 mi	35	6.1
PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN Brooklyn	0.3 mi	549	4.4
REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn	0.3 mi	21	—
BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH Brooklyn	0.4 mi	676	5.9
BET YAAKOV ATERET TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	676	6.3
BET YAKOV ATERET TORAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	239	6.9
PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	809	5.8
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,403	6.4
MIRRER YESHIVA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Brooklyn	0.4 mi	442	5.9
PS 153 HOMECREST Brooklyn	0.5 mi	535	5.9
BNOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	72	6.9
WINDMILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	45	7.7
PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	538	5.5
YESHIVA SHAARE TORAH Brooklyn	0.5 mi	199	5.7
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn	0.5 mi	1,058	6.9
YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	479	5.8
YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.5 mi	478	5.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon

What grades does Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon serve?

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon?

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon rank in NY?

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon ranks #351 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon a private school?

Yes, Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon is a private coeducational 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 Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon a religious school?

Yeshiva of Belle Harbor/yeshival Bitahon has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Transit Score: 93 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 65 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 73
Gender Split: 79% M / 21% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 474-0045

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