At a Glance
A Small, Homogeneous Elementary in Kensington — Church of God Affiliation Sets This School Apart
Families seeking a small, faith-affiliated elementary environment who are comfortable with a racially homogeneous student body and prioritize intimate class sizes over diversity of perspective.
- Small scale: 225 students across PK-5 with an 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
- Religious affiliation with Church of God in Christ — distinctive among Brooklyn elementary schools
- Pre-K through 5th grade all in one building
- 100% white enrollment — far less diverse than the surrounding neighborhood
- Safety score of 34/100 is notably low — parents should visit and assess the area personally
- Religious affiliation may or may not play a significant role in daily school life; worth clarifying during a tour
- Smaller enrollment means fewer extracurricular options than larger schools
A small private elementary with a specific religious affiliation and a 100% white student body — this is a highly homogeneous learning environment.
With 225 students across Pre-K through 5th grade, this is a tight-knit elementary community. The student body is 100% white — a homogeneity that stands out sharply, particularly in a neighborhood as diverse as Kensington.
Kensington is a densely populated, working-to-middle-class neighborhood in central Brooklyn, known for its mix of single-family homes, apartment buildings, and a culturally diverse population. The area has seen ongoing development and offers decent transit connections.
Kensington is relatively walkable with good access to the F train at Church Avenue, though families from outside the immediate area will likely rely on car service or longer subway rides.
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What Parents Are Saying
3.2 rating from 6 reviews on GreatSchools
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is GAN YISROEL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for GAN YISROEL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kensington.
- What grades does GAN YISROEL serve?
- GAN YISROEL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into GAN YISROEL?
- GAN YISROEL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is GAN YISROEL public, charter, or private?
- GAN YISROEL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GAN YISROEL in?
- GAN YISROEL is in Kensington, Brooklyn.
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