At a Glance
A small Orthodox Jewish elementary school where Torah and Talmud are the daily backbone.
Best suited for
Orthodox Jewish families in or near Kensington looking for a small, faith-centered elementary education where their children can grow up together from pre-K through fifth grade.
What stands out
- Jewish Orthodox curriculum with daily Talmud and Torah study at the core
- Small school of 225 students with an 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention
- Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline, easing pressure on prospective families
- An integration program alongside the religious curriculum, suggesting some effort to engage students beyond rote study
- Pre-K through fifth grade on a single campus, so younger siblings stay together through elementary
Things to consider
- The student body is reported as 100% White—families seeking a more racially diverse setting may want to look elsewhere
- Parent review data is thin, with only six reviews averaging 3.2 stars, so it's hard to gauge family satisfaction broadly
- The religious orientation is central to daily life; families who don't share the Orthodox Jewish values should expect significant fit conversations
- Total enrollment of 225 across seven grade levels means each grade is small—great for attention, but limited peer group for social life
- Tuition is not listed in available data, so families should confirm costs directly with the school
Identity
Gan Yisroel is a private coed elementary school offering pre-K through fifth grade, rooted in Jewish Orthodox education with a curriculum centered on Talmud and Torah principles. The school's stated mission is "Where Children Love to Learn and Learn to Love," pairing rigorous religious study with warmth and community. Its small size and faith-based foundation shape every aspect of the student experience.
Community
With a total enrollment of 225 students across pre-K through fifth grade, Gan Yisroel is an intentionally small school. The student body is reported as 100% White, making this one of the least racially diverse private elementary options in Brooklyn. The community is shaped more by shared religious values and family connections than by demographic variety.
Neighborhood
Gan Yisroel sits in Kensington, a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood where the median household income is around $82,763 and just over half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a notable Orthodox Jewish presence, which helps explain why a school like this thrives here. The 12.9% poverty rate suggests a stable, working- and middle-class community that supports long-standing religious institutions.
The Church Avenue F/G stop is about a five-minute walk from the school, making it one of the more subway-accessible private options in the neighborhood; Ditmas Avenue (F) is roughly 10 minutes on foot, and Fort Hamilton Parkway (D) about 13 minutes.
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What Parents Are Saying
Rated 3.2 out of 5 across 6 parent reviews.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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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.