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BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL

470 LEFFERTS AVENUE

At a Glance

An Orthodox-tradition Jewish girls' elementary school where Yiddishkeit and the B'nos Yisrael identity shape every part of the day.

Best suited for

Orthodox or Hasidic families seeking a single-sex Jewish elementary education for their daughters, where Torah study, Yiddishkeit, and B'nos Yisrael identity form the daily foundation of school life.

What stands out

  • Single-sex girls' education rooted in raising B'nos Yisrael, with Yiddishkeit woven through the entire school day rather than treated as a single subject.
  • A Division of Higher Learning (DHL) program that offers advanced academic enrichment beyond the standard curriculum.
  • A Teacher Training Program that signals investment in pedagogical quality and educator development.
  • Custom-designed curricula tailored to the school's religious mission rather than off-the-shelf textbooks.
  • Tuition lower than many comparable Brooklyn private schools, with a range that suggests tiered or program-based pricing.

Things to consider

  • Tuition spans a wide range ($24,336–$37,117) — clarify with the school which tier applies and what it covers, since the upper end is meaningfully higher than the lower.
  • Parent reviews are mixed: praise for academics, Jewish-heritage education, and the principal's warmth sits alongside criticism of leadership turnover and harsh staff interactions.
  • Single-sex, religiously immersive education is a specific fit — families should be sure the philosophy and daily culture match their values and goals.
  • The grade data here only lists PK through 5, though school materials reference preschool through high school — confirm the upper-grade campus and continuity if you're planning long-term.
  • Public review data is limited, so firsthand visits, classroom observation, and conversations with current parents are worth prioritizing before applying.

Identity

Religious

Beth Rivkah is a private Jewish girls' school rooted in Orthodox tradition, with a stated philosophy built around raising B'nos Yisrael through immersion in Yiddishkeit, Torah, and Jewish heritage. The mission emphasizes the sanctity, virtue, and personal responsibility of Jewish womanhood. The school is single-sex and, per its grade data, serves preschool through fifth grade.

Community

Homogeneous

The student body draws from Orthodox and Hasidic families in Brooklyn who actively choose single-sex religious education for their daughters. The community is shaped around shared observance and a tight-knit Orthodox culture rather than broader ethnic or socioeconomic diversity.

Neighborhood

Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate

The school sits in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $73,000, a poverty rate of about 16%, and a college-educated share near 42%. The area is residential in character, and the school's location within walking distance of three 2/5 line stops makes it a workable commute from much of central Brooklyn.

Three 2/5 line stops are within ten minutes on foot — Sterling St about 6 minutes, Winthrop St about 9 minutes, and President St-Medgar Evers College about 10 minutes.

Notable Programs

Teacher Training ProgramDivision of Higher Learning (DHL)Preschool through High SchoolCustom designed curriculaExtracurricular activities

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews: a 5.0/5 rating with positive feedback on academics and principal warmth; other reviews praise Jewish heritage education; however, some negative reviews mention poor leadership and harsh staff interactions

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.
What grades does BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL serve?
BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL?
BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL is a private school.
What neighborhood is BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL in?
BETH RIVKAH SCHOOL is in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn.