Yeshiva Shaare Torah

Yeshiva Shaare Torah is a Jewish day school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 730 students from preschool through 12th grade. With 110 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1, the school provides an exceptionally low ratio for a school of its size, enabling close instructional attention across all grade levels. The school has not been rated by MySchoolScout and no standardized test data is available.

Located in the 11218 zip code in Brooklyn's Kings County, the program is set in a large city environment. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $87,759, a median home value of $920,900, and 50% of residents holding bachelor's degrees, with a poverty rate of 13.3%. This Brooklyn neighborhood is a diverse urban community with a mix of Jewish Orthodox households and longtime residents, situated within easy reach of the borough's cultural amenities.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1, Yeshiva Shaare Torah offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Yeshiva Shaare Torah operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.