At a Glance
An All-Girls Private School in Crown Heights with a Distinct Religious Identity
Families seeking an all-girls private secondary school with a specific Christian (Church of God in Christ) identity, and who value a moderate-sized community with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Best fit for parents who want faith-based education in Brooklyn and are comfortable with the school's demographic composition.
- All-girls learning environment — a specific choice for families seeking single-sex education
- Faith-based identity rooted in Church of God in Christ tradition
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio allows for personal attention
- Located in the evolving Crown Heights neighborhood
- Religious affiliation may not align with families seeking a nonsectarian or different faith-based environment
- All-girls format may or may not match your daughter's preferences
- Tuition costs for private school are a significant investment
- The predominantly white student body may feel homogeneous to some families seeking more diverse peers
- Consider whether the Church of God in Christ philosophy matches your family's values
An all-girls private secondary school affiliated with the Church of God in Christ, serving approximately 611 students in grades 9-12. The 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio suggests a classroom environment where teachers can know their students by name.
The student body is predominantly white (81.7%), with meaningful Black representation (12.4%), and small Asian (2.3%) and multiracial (3.6%) populations. The diversity index of 0.4551 places this school in the middle range of the diversity scale — more homogeneous than many Brooklyn public schools but not monolithic.
Crown Heights (South) is a historically diverse Brooklyn neighborhood with strong Caribbean and African American roots, alongside growing populations of young families and professionals. The area has seen significant development and change in recent decades.
Crown Heights is generally walkable with good access to public transit. Families considering this school should factor in commute times from their home neighborhoods.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: positive feedback on teachers and programs, but concerns about inclusivity, mental health support, college preparation, and extracurricular opportunities
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Crown Heights (South).
- What grades does BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL?
- BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL in?
- BETH RIVKAH HIGH SCHOOL is in Crown Heights (South), Brooklyn.
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