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#429 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 43% of private schools

Yeshivat Magen Abraham

High School

723 AVE Z, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#429 of 992

In Brooklyn

#53 of 173

public schools

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About Yeshivat Magen Abraham

Yeshivat Magen Abraham is a private high school in Brooklyn, NY. Yeshivat Magen Abraham serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshivat Magen Abraham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #429 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.5 pts below NY schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Yeshivat Magen Abraham 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 2:1 students to teachers, Yeshivat Magen Abraham sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Yeshivat Magen Abraham 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 Yeshivat Magen Abraham compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

This School

11.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

620

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Yeshivat Magen Abraham Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Yeshivat Magen Abraham (this school)	—	40	2:1	6.5
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	2,163	17.2:1	7.0
WILLIAM E GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	648	10.6:1	6.1
RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES	0.4 mi	589	12.8:1	7.9
CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	1,332	13.2:1	5.8
PS 370	0.6 mi	260	4.6:1	4.5
JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	2,186	14.6:1	7.1
PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	0.7 mi	450	5.6:1	4.0
PS 771	0.8 mi	556	5.6:1	3.8
LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL	1.1 mi	373	11.7:1	8.3
LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC	1.1 mi	214	10.7:1	7.9
HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT	1.1 mi	328	9.4:1	7.1
KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL	1.1 mi	722	12.7:1	6.6
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE	1.1 mi	335	13.4:1	7.3
LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS	1.2 mi	152	11.7:1	5.4
PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL	1.5 mi	268	5.5:1	3.6
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS HIGH SCHOOL	1.7 mi	176	7.3:1	7.5
NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI III	1.7 mi	316	9:1	7.2
ORIGINS HIGH SCHOOL	1.7 mi	465	10.8:1	5.7
LEON M GOLDSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES	1.8 mi	998	16.4:1	8.3
BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	879	11.3:1	4.5

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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+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 9.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 2,051.6

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.6 / 10

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Enrollment 40

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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

723 AVE Z, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshivat Magen Abraham may also want to explore other high schools in the area. RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 216 ARTURO TOSCANINI Brooklyn	0.3 mi	723	5.8
AHI EZER YESHIVA SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	125	5.8
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	2,163	7.0
WILLIAM E GRADY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	648	6.1
PS 209 MARGARET MEAD Brooklyn	0.3 mi	719	6.7
RACHEL CARSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR COASTAL STUDIES Brooklyn	0.4 mi	589	7.9
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.4 mi	189	6.4
IS 303 HERBERT S EISENBERG Brooklyn	0.4 mi	386	5.7
CONEY ISLAND PREPARATORY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,332	5.8
PS 253 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	913	8.4
PS 370 Brooklyn	0.6 mi	260	4.5
PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn	0.7 mi	603	6.9
YESHIVAT DARCHE ERES BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,571	3.3
PS 95 GRAVESEND (THE) Brooklyn	0.7 mi	941	8.1
PS 771 Brooklyn	0.8 mi	556	3.8
PS 225 EILEEN E ZAGLIN (THE) Brooklyn	0.8 mi	1,002	5.7
IS 98 BAY ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,430	7.7
PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Brooklyn	0.7 mi	450	4.0
JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	2,186	7.1
SHULAMITH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn	0.8 mi	186	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,950

Median Home Value

$1,063,200

Median Rent

$1,653/mo

Population

78,566

College Educated

33.6%

Homeownership

35.8%

Avg Commute

44.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Median Age

36.4

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
IVES SCHOOL Lincolndale, NY	52	6.5
YESHIVA MERCAZ HATORAH OF BELLE HARBOR Belle Harbor, NY	35	6.5
EAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn, NY	43	6.6
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York, NY	33	6.6
TIEFERES TORAH INSTITUTE Kew Gardens, NY	43	6.6
SHAAREI ARAZIM OF MONSEY Suffern, NY	55	6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshivat Magen Abraham

What grades does Yeshivat Magen Abraham serve?

Yeshivat Magen Abraham serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Yeshivat Magen Abraham?

Yeshivat Magen Abraham has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Magen Abraham?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Magen Abraham is 2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshivat Magen Abraham rank in NY?

Yeshivat Magen Abraham ranks #429 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshivat Magen Abraham's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshivat Magen Abraham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshivat Magen Abraham a private school?

Yes, Yeshivat Magen Abraham 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 Yeshivat Magen Abraham a religious school?

Yeshivat Magen Abraham has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 89 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 75 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 40
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 9.2 hours
Days Per Year: 223 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (347) 231-3838

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