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#612 of 992 private schools in NY

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School

Elementary School

222 OCEAN PKWY, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

293

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

293

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#612 of 992

In Brooklyn

#89 of 173

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About Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School 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.

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How Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.5:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

293

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School (this school)	—	293	8.5:1	6.0
MS 890	0.2 mi	314	10.1:1	8.3
PS 889	0.2 mi	406	15:1	3.5
MS 839	0.3 mi	305	10.5:1	7.8
PS 230 DORIS L COHEN	0.3 mi	938	13.4:1	7.0
PS 179 KENSINGTON	0.3 mi	672	15.6:1	6.0
PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE)	0.3 mi	866	16:1	6.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2	0.3 mi	1,217	8.9:1	7.2
JHS 62 DITMAS	0.5 mi	858	12.1:1	7.6
PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY	0.5 mi	708	11.2:1	6.5
PS 249 CATON (THE)	0.6 mi	699	13.2:1	7.3
PS 245	0.6 mi	224	10.2:1	6.6
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE)	0.8 mi	654	12.3:1	8.3
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT	0.8 mi	517	10.6:1	6.6
PS 164 CAESAR RODNEY	0.8 mi	496	11.3:1	8.2
PS 134	0.8 mi	519	13:1	8.9
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL	0.9 mi	918	14.3:1	5.8
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	530	12.6:1	7.0
WINDSOR TERRACE SCHOOL (THE)	0.9 mi	426	14.2:1	7.9
MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION	0.9 mi	339	8.7:1	8.9
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	325	8.3:1	8.8

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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

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,245.6

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 293

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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

222 OCEAN PKWY, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 249 CATON (THE) (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 230 DORIS L COHEN (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MS 890 Brooklyn	0.2 mi	314	8.3
PS 889 Brooklyn	0.2 mi	406	3.5
MS 839 Brooklyn	0.3 mi	305	7.8
PS 179 KENSINGTON Brooklyn	0.3 mi	672	6.0
PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) Brooklyn	0.3 mi	866	6.7
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,217	7.2
PS 230 DORIS L COHEN Brooklyn	0.3 mi	938	7.0
BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.4 mi	616	7.9
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.4 mi	60	5.3
BNOS YERUSMALAYIM Brooklyn	0.4 mi	1,073	3.8
JHS 62 DITMAS Brooklyn	0.5 mi	858	7.6
YESHIVA BONIM LAMOKOM Brooklyn	0.5 mi	40	6.5
GAN YISROEL Brooklyn	0.5 mi	225	5.9
CORTELYOU EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Brooklyn	0.5 mi	17	—
PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY Brooklyn	0.5 mi	708	6.5
UNITED TALMUDIAL ACADEMY OF BORO PARK Brooklyn	0.5 mi	996	4.6
TALMUD TORAH TIFERES YECHIEL D'ALEKSANDER INC Brooklyn	0.6 mi	197	3.6
PS 249 CATON (THE) Brooklyn	0.6 mi	699	7.3
TALMUD TORAH OHEL YOCHANAN Brooklyn	0.6 mi	711	4.4
YESHIVA SHAARE TORAH Brroklyn	0.6 mi	730	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,916

Median Home Value

$914,300

Median Rent

$1,966/mo

Population

71,313

College Educated

51%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

40.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Median Age

37.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School

What grades does Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School serve?

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School?

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School rank in NY?

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School ranks #612 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School is a private all-girls 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 Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School a religious school?

Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Transit Score: 97 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 89 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 293
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 34
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 437-6120

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