At a Glance
A small, traditional elementary school in a quiet Brooklyn neighborhood
Best suited for
Families seeking a tiny, traditional elementary school with strong religious values and small class sizes — and who are comfortable with a religiously homogeneous community. Best fits parents who live in or near Marine Park/Mill Basin and prioritize intimate classrooms over diversity or enrichment options.
What stands out
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — genuinely small and personal
- Elementary-only setting with pre-K through 5th grade
- Traditional religious affiliation
- Very small total enrollment of 264 students
Things to consider
- Extremely low diversity — families seeking diverse environments should look elsewhere
- Religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) may not align with expectations from the 'yeshivah' name
- Location is car-dependent with limited transit access
- 98.5% White enrollment means limited exposure to different perspectives
- Small size means fewer extracurricular options and social opportunities
Identity
A small elementary school with a traditional approach, affiliated with the Church of God in Christ denomination despite its yeshivah name. The school serves pre-K through 5th grade with a focus on intimate classroom settings.
Community
With 264 students across pre-K through 5th grade, this is a tiny school community. The student body is exceptionally homogeneous — 98.5% White — giving this school one of the lowest diversity indices in the city's private school landscape.
Neighborhood
Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach is a quiet, residential corner of Brooklyn characterized by single-family homes, shopping along Avenue U, and proximity to Marine Park. The area has a family density of 33/100, indicating a moderately family-oriented neighborhood.
The school sits along Avenue U in a car-oriented section of Brooklyn. Families without vehicles will find this location challenging — it's far from subway lines and most daily errands require driving.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise staff patience and communication, while others criticize administration and payment policies
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach.
- What grades does CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH serve?
- CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH?
- CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH public, charter, or private?
- CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH is a private school.
- What neighborhood is CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH in?
- CROWN HEIGHTS YESHIVAH is in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.