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B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

1950 EAST 7 STREET

At a Glance

A tight-knit all-girls Orthodox high school where every student is known by name.

Best suited for

An Orthodox Jewish family seeking a small, all-girls high school where their daughter will be known individually and immersed in a values-driven community, and who is comfortable with the tradeoffs of a very small school.

What stands out

  • A 5:1 student-teacher ratio means teachers can tailor instruction and mentorship to each student in a way that simply isn't possible at larger schools.
  • An all-girls Orthodox setting lets families choose a single-sex religious education for their high school years specifically.
  • Rolling admissions take the edge off the high-stakes spring application window common at other private schools.
  • A total enrollment of just 72 across four grades creates a genuinely intimate community where every student is visible.
  • The school's affiliation with the Church of God in Christ adds a congregational layer of support and accountability beyond the academic program.

Things to consider

  • The school's small scale means course offerings, extracurriculars, and athletics will be more limited than at larger Orthodox day schools — families should ask about APs, lab sciences, and competitive sports.
  • The reported demographics are notably homogeneous, which is the right fit for some families and not for others.
  • Tuition is not publicly listed, so families will need to request current pricing directly from the school.
  • There is only one parent review available, so independent parent sentiment is thin — visiting in person and talking to current families is essential.
  • As a secondary-only school, there is no built-in elementary or middle school pipeline, so the transition in and the transition out both deserve thought.

Identity

Religious

B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is an all-girls Orthodox Jewish secondary school affiliated with the Church of God in Christ congregation, serving grades 9 through 12. The school's philosophy centers on Jewish Orthodox education, blending religious study with a standard high school curriculum in a single-sex setting. It is a small, mission-driven institution rather than a large comprehensive high school.

Community

Homogeneous

The reported student body is 100% White per the demographic data, which in this community typically reflects families who identify with the Orthodox Jewish community served by the school. With only 72 students across four grades, the social world here is small and close. Parents looking for a broader cross-section of New York backgrounds will not find it here — this is by design, not accident.

Neighborhood

Gravesend (East)-Homecrest

The school sits in Gravesend–Homecrest, a middle-income Brooklyn neighborhood where median household income is around $69,000 and about 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a mix of long-established families and more recent arrivals, with a visible Orthodox Jewish presence that gives the immediate streets a distinctly community feel. Local commerce is practical rather than touristy — bakeries, Judaica shops, and family-run storefronts are part of the everyday rhythm.

The Kings Hwy F station is about an 8-minute walk, with the Kings Hwy B/Q and Avenue P F stops roughly 12 minutes on foot, giving families a few options for subway commutes.

What Parents Are Saying

1 review gives 5 stars, but insufficient data for summary

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest.
What grades does B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS serve?
B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS?
B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS public, charter, or private?
B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is a private school.
What neighborhood is B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS in?
B'NOT RACHEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS is in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Brooklyn.