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#734 of 992 private schools in NY

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah

School

620 BEDFORD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Private

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 9th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#734 of 992

In Brooklyn

#114 of 173

public schools

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Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah

5.6/10

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

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About Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah is a private school in Brooklyn, NY. Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-9th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.6 pts below NY schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • NY avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 153 students, Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah 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.

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah 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 Yesode Hatorah compares to 565 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
This School
vs
12:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
153
This School
vs
512
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah (this school) 5.6
WILLIAMSBURG COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL 5.7
PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY 3.6
EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE 4.6
PS 380 JOHN WAYNE ELEMENTARY 4.2
JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL 4.8
BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II 4.7
PS/IS 157 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HEATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (THE) 3.2
BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.0
PS 319 4.6
IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS 7.1
JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS 7.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-WILLIAMSBURG 5.9
BENJAMIN BANNEKER ACADEMY 7.8
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ARTS AND MEDIA HIGH SCHOOL (BCAM) 7.2
BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 6.5
PS 297 ABRAHAM STOCKTON 6.6
PS 54 SAMUEL C BARNES 3.2
PS 368 5.8
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BED STUY 1 5.2
PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSAY 4.9

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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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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School Day Length 10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 2,350
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)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 153
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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

620 BEDFORD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah may also want to explore other schools in the area. TALMUD TORAH OF KASHO (rated 6.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BETH CHANA SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II (rated 4.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
MOSDOS CHASIDEI SQUARE Brooklyn 0.2 mi 4.2
YESHIVA BETH HILLEL OF WILLIAMSBURG Brooklyn 0.2 mi 5.5
YESHIVA TZEMACH TZADIK VIZNITZ Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.9
BETH CHANA SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 5.2
PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY Brooklyn 0.3 mi 3.6
WILLIAMSBURG COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 5.7
TALMUD TORAH TZEMACH TZADIK VIZNITZ Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.4
YESHIVA JESODE HATORAH WILSON Brooklyn 0.3 mi 3.8
EL PUENTE ACADEMY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Brooklyn 0.3 mi 4.6
PS 380 JOHN WAYNE ELEMENTARY Brooklyn 0.3 mi 4.2
JUAN MOREL CAMPOS SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 4.8
BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN CHARTER SCHOOL II Brooklyn 0.3 mi 4.7
TALMUD TORAH TIFERES YISROEL INC Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.1
PS/IS 157 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HEATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn 0.5 mi 3.2
BNOS YAAKOV EDUCATIONAL CENTER Brooklyn 0.4 mi 3.9
TALMUD TORAH OF KASHO Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.2
BAIS RUCHEL DSATMAR GIRLS SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 3.9
BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 8.0
PS 319 Brooklyn 0.6 mi 4.6
JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11249 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,400

Median Home Value

$1,326,700

Median Rent

$2,982/mo

Population

45,353

College Educated

59.2%

Homeownership

17.1%

Avg Commute

33.8 min

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Median Age

30.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL Bridgehampton, NY 5.6
TALMUD TORAH BAIS YECHIEL-NITRA Mount Kisco, NY 5.6
BAIS CHAYA ESTHER Brooklyn, NY 5.5
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Binghamton, NY 5.5
EAST PALMYRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Palmyra, NY 5.7
OTSEGO-DELAWARE-SCHOHARIE-GREENE BOCES Grand Gorge, NY 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah

What grades does Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah serve?

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.

How many students attend Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah?

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah rank in NY?

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah ranks #734 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah a private school?

Yes, Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah 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 Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah a religious school?

Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
98 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
83 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment
153
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
235 days
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County

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