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BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

85 PARKVILLE AVENUE

At a Glance

A small all-girls school with a 7:1 ratio — intimate learning with a faith-based foundation

Best suited for

Families seeking an intimate, all-girls elementary education with low student-teacher ratios in a residential Brooklyn neighborhood. Particularly appealing to families who value faith-based character education and prefer a small, close-knit school community where their daughters will be known individually by teachers.

What stands out
  • Exceptional 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest you'll find in NYC private schools
  • All-girls environment from pre-K through 5th grade
  • Very small total enrollment (264 students) creates an intimate, family-like community
  • Faith-based affiliation providing character education framework
Things to consider
  • Student body is 100% White — families prioritizing diverse environments should note this
  • Very small school means limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger institutions
  • Grades listed are PK-5 (elementary), though the school level is listed as Secondary — verify grade alignment directly with the school
  • Religious affiliation may or may not align with all families' values
IdentityThe All-Girls Environment Allows Instruction And Classroom Culture To Be Tailored Specifically To Young Women, While The Religious Affiliation Shapes Character Education And School Values. The Very Small Scale Means Every Student Is Known Intimately By Teachers.

A tiny private school serving girls from pre-K through 5th grade with a Church of God in Christ religious affiliation and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio.

CommunityHomogeneous

The student body is entirely White, reflecting the school's specific community draw in this Brooklyn neighborhood. With only 264 students total across all grades, this functions more like an extended family than a typical school — everyone knows each other.

NeighborhoodFlatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville

Located in the Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville neighborhood of Brooklyn, an area with strong family presence (family density rated 72/100). This is a residential neighborhood with tree-lined blocks, close to Prospect Park, offering a quiet, domestic feel appropriate for a small elementary school.

The school sits in a residential neighborhood where families can comfortably walk to school. The area is well-suited for young children commuting on foot.

Notable Programs

Jewish religious studiesSecular academic curriculum

What Parents Are Saying

Positive reviews on Niche (4.68/5 rating). Parents describe teachers as warm and sincere, principals as accessible, and the school as providing above-average education with resources for struggling students. Student body described as friendly and welcoming.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville.
What grades does BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS serve?
BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS?
BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS public, charter, or private?
BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is a private school.
What neighborhood is BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS in?
BETH JACOB SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Brooklyn.
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