At a Glance
A highly trusted early childhood center serving Borough Park's youngest learners in a family-dense neighborhood
Families seeking free, high-quality early childhood education in a family-dense neighborhood; parents who value strong teacher-reported trust and instruction environments; families who prioritize walkability and community character over pristine environmental metrics. Parents concerned about neighborhood environmental health factors (lead, asthma rates) should weigh these alongside the school's positive early childhood programming.
- Universal pre-K eligibility - free pre-K for all eligible families
- Extremely high teacher trust and instruction quality ratings (97%+)
- Early childhood focus with developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum
- Location in one of NYC's most family-dense neighborhoods (97th percentile)
- No academic proficiency data available - this is a 3K/pre-K center only
- Teacher survey sample is very small (18 responses), making high ratings less statistically robust
- Neighborhood safety indicators are below average with elevated crime and housing violation rates
- Significant environmental health concerns: elevated lead rates (35%) and high asthma rates
- Low neighborhood stability score (14.18) suggests a transient community
- Very low homeownership (29%) means most families rent
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
Beth Jacob operates as an early childhood center rather than a K-12 school, so direct comparisons to district performance metrics aren't applicable. It fills a critical need for 3K and pre-K slots in a neighborhood where nearly half of all households have children.
As a 3K and pre-K center, Beth Jacob does not have state test scores to report. The early childhood focus means academic programming centers on developmental milestones, social-emotional learning, and school readiness rather than standardized assessments.
Teacher survey results are remarkably strong: 97% rate instruction quality as high, and trust metrics are equally impressive with 97% teacher-principal trust and 98% teacher collegial trust. These numbers suggest a cohesive, supportive professional environment where teachers feel empowered. With only 18 teacher responses, however, these results should be interpreted with caution as they represent a small sample. The universal pre-K model typically emphasizes warm, play-based learning environments aligned with these positive survey indicators.
Borough Park is one of Brooklyn's most densely family-oriented neighborhoods, with 45.8% of households containing children. The population is predominantly working- to middle-class with a median household income of $52,529 and a 32.8% poverty rate. The BA+ education rate of 20.5% is notably lower than citywide averages, reflecting the neighborhood's blue-collar character. Homeownership rates are low at 29.1%, indicating a largely renter population.
Borough Park scores extremely high on family density (97th percentile) but faces meaningful challenges in other areas. Safety scores (52.87) fall below the median, with elevated crime density and housing violation rates (1,741 Class C violations per 10,000 units). Environmental health concerns are notable: 35% of children tested show elevated lead levels, and asthma emergency department visits run at 104 per 10,000 residents. Transit access is moderate (58.24), and stability scores are very low (14.18), indicating a transient population.
Borough Park is highly walkable with excellent access to local businesses and services along 86th Street and other commercial corridors. Families typically walk or use strollers for short trips. Parking can be challenging given the density.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Beth Jacob Day Care Center a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Beth Jacob Day Care Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Borough Park.
- What grades does Beth Jacob Day Care Center serve?
- Beth Jacob Day Care Center serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Beth Jacob Day Care Center?
- Beth Jacob Day Care Center admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Beth Jacob Day Care Center public, charter, or private?
- Beth Jacob Day Care Center is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Beth Jacob Day Care Center in?
- Beth Jacob Day Care Center is in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
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