At a Glance
A tiny all-girls school in South Williamsburg with an extraordinarily low student-teacher ratio
Families seeking an intensely small, all-girls learning environment where their daughter will receive near-one-on-one instruction. Parents who prioritize close teacher relationships over broad extracurricular programming. Those living in or near South Williamsburg who want a neighborhood school with minimal commute.
- Extraordinarily low student-teacher ratio (3.7:1) — among the smallest in the city
- All-girls elementary environment
- Total enrollment of just 131 students across all grades
- Extremely small class sizes enabling significant individual attention
- The 3.7:1 ratio comes with a trade-off: very small peer group for socialization and limited extracurricular options
- 100% homogeneous student body — limited exposure to diverse perspectives
- Religious affiliation data appears inconsistent (name suggests Orthodox Jewish, reported affiliation is Church of God in Christ)
- As a tiny school, offerings in arts, athletics, and advanced programs may be limited compared to larger institutions
- Grade levels listed (PK-5) don't align with the 'Secondary' level designation — likely a data discrepancy
An all-girls private school serving grades PK-5 with an extremely small enrollment of 131 students total. The 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio indicates a highly individualized educational environment.
The student body is 100% white with a diversity index of 0 — this is an extremely homogeneous community. As an all-girls school serving elementary grades in a neighborhood with significant Orthodox Jewish population, the demographic makeup reflects the community it serves.
South Williamsburg is a densely populated Brooklyn neighborhood with a family density score of 65/100. Historically home to large Orthodox Jewish and Hasidic communities, the area has a distinctive neighborhood character with related businesses, schools, and community institutions.
South Williamsburg is highly walkable with good subway access, though the neighborhood's family-oriented nature means parents driving drop-offs may contend with local traffic patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BNOS YAKOV a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BNOS YAKOV yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in South Williamsburg.
- What grades does BNOS YAKOV serve?
- BNOS YAKOV serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BNOS YAKOV?
- BNOS YAKOV runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BNOS YAKOV public, charter, or private?
- BNOS YAKOV is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BNOS YAKOV in?
- BNOS YAKOV is in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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