At a Glance
A Chabad-Lubavitch Flagship for Raising Shluchim — Torah-Centered Education with Global Mission
Families already connected to or genuinely interested in Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy, who want their children to receive intensive Jewish education with the possibility (or intention) of raising future Shluchim. Parents should be comfortable with a traditional religious environment where Torah study is the core mission, not an add-on.
- Flagship school for Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim training — students go on to lead communities globally
- Full continuum from preschool (2.5 years) through post-high school (Shiur Hey)
- Deep integration of Rebbe's teachings as living curriculum, not historical artifact
- Traditional Talmud study alongside general academics
- Strong community network — families are connected before children enroll
- Mixed parent reviews — one describes the school as 'run like a zoo' with leadership issues; another praises polite teachers and social development. Visit and talk to current parents to gauge day-to-day execution.
- This is a deeply religious environment — secular academics are present but the priority is Torah study. Make sure the balance aligns with your family's goals.
- Tuition is $25,000 — competitive with other Jewish day schools in the area, but not inexpensive.
- Selectivity: As a Chabad institution, families are expected to align with the school's religious philosophy. This isn't a school that accepts students from outside the community.
- The school serves grades PK-5, so families need a plan for middle school — the continuation into Oholei Menachem elementary exists, and there's a separate high school division.
Chabad-Lubavitch school with a dual mission: provide strong Jewish education and train future Shluchim (emissaries) to serve Jewish communities worldwide. This is not a general progressive Jewish day school — it's a traditional Yeshiva with a specific religious and ideological orientation.
The student body is drawn almost exclusively from Chabad-Lubavitch families, creating a tight-knit community where parents share religious values and communal expectations. There's a real village feel — families know each other, and children grow up surrounded by peers on the same trajectory.
Crown Heights is one of Brooklyn's most distinctive Jewish neighborhoods, with a large Lubavitch population, synagogues on nearly every block, and strong cultural identity. Eastern Parkway is a main thoroughfare with good transit access. The area has high family density (88/100) and is walking-friendly to shops, kosher restaurants, and community institutions.
Excellent for families already in the neighborhood — you can walk to just about everything you need. If you're commuting from outside Crown Heights, factor in travel time, as parking can be challenging.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on GreatSchools - one negative review describes the school as 'run like a zoo' with ineffective leadership, while another positive review mentions polite teachers and social development in 3K
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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