At a Glance
A tiny all-boys yeshiva with an unusually personal 4:1 ratio and a Church of God in Christ foundation
Best suited for
Families seeking an extremely small, personal all-boys religious education who are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body and want deep teacher-student relationships. Best fits families whose boys would thrive in a intimate, single-gender setting with significant individual attention.
What stands out
- Tiny size — only 40 students total means a deeply personal experience
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio is exceptionally low for NYC private schools
- All-boys environment from pre-K through 5th grade
- Religious foundation with Church of God in Christ affiliation
- Yeshiva curriculum with traditional Jewish studies
Things to consider
- No diversity — the student body is 100% white in a very diverse neighborhood
- All-boys environment may not work for every family
- Very small size means limited extracurricular options and social opportunities outside grade level
- Religious affiliation may feel exclusionary if your family isn't affiliated
- With only 40 students total, the school may feel more like an intimate program than a traditional school
Identity
Bonim Lamokom is a small religious yeshiva that serves only boys from pre-K through 5th grade. The school is run by the Church of God in Christ, a Pentecostal denomination, which shapes its values and community life.
Community
The student body is 100% white, which is a significant departure from the diverse neighborhood the school sits in. Kensington is a mixed-income, multicultural Brooklyn neighborhood, but this school's enrollment doesn't reflect that diversity at all.
Neighborhood
Kensington is a working-to-middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood known for its tight-knit feel, moderate density, and mix of immigrants and long-time residents. It's sandwiched between Ditmas Park and Borough Park, with good transit connections.
Kensington is a walkable neighborhood with a family-friendly feel, though it's more residential than some adjacent areas.
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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.