At a Glance
A small,homogeneous elementary school with an unusual name-and-affiliation mismatch
Best suited for
Families seeking a small,homogeneous elementary school with intensive teacher attention, and those comfortable with the specific community this school serves. Parents should clarify the religious affiliation discrepancy before applying.
What stands out
- Exceptional 6:1 student-teacher ratio — much more personal than most NYC schools
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one building — continuity for young children
- 100% white student body — appealing to families seeking a homogeneous environment
- Large enrollment (1,457) for an elementary school, indicating strong community demand
Things to consider
- Zero diversity — the student body is entirely white, which may or may not align with family values
- Religious affiliation is ambiguous: name suggests Jewish but listed affiliation is Pentecostal Christian — worth clarifying with the school directly
- Private school tuition applies (not provided in data)
- Limited to elementary grades only — families will need to plan for middle school
Identity
A private elementary school (pre-K through 5th) with an unusually low 6:1 student-teacher ratio and a notable identity puzzle: the name implies Jewish affiliation but the stated religious affiliation is Pentecostal Christian.
Community
Extremely homogeneous — 100% white student body with a diversity index of 0. This is among the least diverse schools in New York City. Families here share a very particular cultural and likely religious background.
Neighborhood
Gravesend (West) is a Brooklyn neighborhood with moderate family density (70/100). It's a working-class to middle-class area with strong roots in the Russian and Eastern European Jewish community, though this particular school's religious affiliation suggests a different community entirely.
The school sits on McDonald Avenue in a residential section of Gravesend, a walkable neighborhood for local families.
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What Parents Are Saying
One positive Niche review mentions excellent teachers and rebbes, but insufficient data for summary
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Gravesend (West).
- What grades does MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM serve?
- MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM?
- MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM public, charter, or private?
- MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM in?
- MAGEN DAVID YESH-ISAAC SHALOM is in Gravesend (West), Brooklyn.