At a Glance
A small, tight-knit Brooklyn high school built around Russian-American community, Jewish heritage, and a STEM-driven college track
Best suited for
Russian-American and Jewish families in or near Brooklyn who want a small, heritage-centered high school with a STEM emphasis, structured college guidance, and an affordable tuition — and who are comfortable with a very small student body and a homogeneous peer group.
What stands out
- Extremely small enrollment (43 students) with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio — essentially a personalized educational environment
- Heritage-specific mission explicitly serving the Russian-American community and Jewish identity
- STEM-forward curriculum paired with AP courses in English Language, English Literature, and U.S. Government and Politics
- Tuition of $7,500 — significantly below most Brooklyn private high schools
- Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline, reducing application pressure on families
Things to consider
- With only 43 students across four grades, the social, athletic, and extracurricular footprint is necessarily limited compared with larger private schools
- AP offerings are narrow (three courses) — families seeking a broad AP catalog should weigh this carefully
- The student body is reported as 100% White, so families looking for a more diverse peer environment will need to consider fit
- Parent reviews are mixed: strong praise for academics and individual opportunities, but at least one reviewer flagged concerns about peer dynamics and Regents preparation
- A $7,500 tuition is affordable, but families should confirm exactly what's included before comparing to higher-priced schools that bundle more services
Identity
A faith- and heritage-rooted secondary school explicitly serving the Russian-American community while cultivating Jewish identity, with science and technology as academic anchors.
Community
An exceptionally small and demographically homogeneous student body — 43 students total, and 100% White as reported — which produces a tight community but a narrow social and cultural range.
Neighborhood
Bensonhurst is a middle-income Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $65,000 and a working-class to lower-middle-class mix. The area is densely residential and family-oriented.
Commuting by subway is straightforward — the D line stops at Bay Pkwy about a 4-minute walk away, 20 Av roughly 5 minutes on foot, and 18 Av within about 11 minutes.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews: rated 4.5 out of 5. Positive reviews mention amazing individual opportunities, strong academic standards, knowledgeable teachers, a safe environment, and good college preparation. A negative review cites concerns about peer dynamics and Regents preparation.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ELITE HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Bensonhurst.
- What grades does ELITE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into ELITE HIGH SCHOOL?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ELITE HIGH SCHOOL in?
- ELITE HIGH SCHOOL is in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.