At a Glance
A tiny Jewish special-education school built around boys with Down syndrome
Best suited for
A Jewish family with a son with Down syndrome looking for a small, faith-centered early-elementary program where he will be deeply known and supported.
What stands out
- Total enrollment of just 40 students across PK through 5th grade means each child is deeply known.
- A 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio is exceptionally intimate, even by special-education standards.
- One of very few schools in New York City built specifically around Jewish education for boys with Down syndrome.
- Combined-grade structure (PK–5) lets teachers and families build continuity over many years.
- Accredited by the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools, anchoring the Jewish programming.
Things to consider
- This is a mission-specific school — it is the right fit only for families seeking a Jewish religious education for a son with Down syndrome in the early elementary years.
- With only 40 students, social and peer options are inherently limited and the program ends at 5th grade, so families will face a transition.
- Tuition and financial aid details were not provided; families should ask directly.
- The 7–10 minute walks to the nearest subway stations are manageable but worth factoring into the daily routine.
- Rolling admissions offer flexibility, but the small size means spots are scarce.
Identity
Bonim Lamokom is a combined elementary school (PK through 5th grade) that pairs a Jewish religious orientation with special education tailored to boys with Down syndrome. It is all-boys, accredited by the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools, and intentionally small — every family who enrolls is buying into a very specific mission.
Community
With only 40 students across all grades, this is less a school community than a single tight cohort. Reported demographics show a homogeneous student body, but that reflects the school's specialized mission rather than selectivity — families come because the program fits their son's needs.
Neighborhood
Kensington is a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood where roughly half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the median household income sits in the mid-$80,000s. The area has a quiet, residential feel with blocks of prewar homes and small storefronts along the main avenues.
Reaching the subway requires a real walk — Cortelyou Rd (Q) is about 7 minutes, Newkirk Plaza (B Q) about 9 minutes, and Beverley Rd (Q) about 10 minutes on foot, so plan extra time with little legs in tow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BONIM LAMOKOM a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BONIM LAMOKOM yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kensington.
- What grades does BONIM LAMOKOM serve?
- BONIM LAMOKOM serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BONIM LAMOKOM?
- BONIM LAMOKOM runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BONIM LAMOKOM public, charter, or private?
- BONIM LAMOKOM is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BONIM LAMOKOM in?
- BONIM LAMOKOM is in Kensington, Brooklyn.