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MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV

420 19 STREET

At a Glance

A tiny all-girls school with an 8:1 ratio, rooted in a traditional religious community

Best suited for

Families seeking a small, faith-based all-girls school with extremely personalized attention and a traditional environment. Parents who prioritize intimate class sizes over diversity or broad extracurricular offerings will find this fits. It's best matched to families whose values align with the school's religious tradition and who want a tightly knit community for their daughters.

What stands out
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio — extremely small and personal
  • All-girls environment for grades 9-12
  • 279 total students across four grades — this is a very small school
  • Faith-based affiliation providing a clear identity
Things to consider
  • The student body is 100% White with zero diversity — this may or may not align with your family's values about cross-cultural exposure
  • Private school tuition can be significant — factor this into your budget
  • With only 279 students total, the school is quite small — this means fewer extracurricular options and a narrower social world
  • The religious affiliation may mean specific values or practices are integrated into daily life and curriculum
IdentityThe Philosophy Here Appears Centered On Intimate, Personalized Education Within A Faith-Based Framework. Small Classes, Close Student-Teacher Relationships, And A Single-Gender Environment Suggest A Focus On Academic Rigor Paired With Character Or Spiritual Development. The Structure Is Likely More Traditional And Structured Than What You'D Find At A Larger, More Secular Private School.

Mesilas Bais Yaakov is a small, all-girls private school with a 279-student enrollment and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio — this translates to roughly 8 students per teacher, meaning lots of individual attention. The religious affiliation listed is Church of God in Christ, which is unusual given the Bais Yaakov name (typically Jewish), but whatever the specific tradition, this is a school with a clear faith-based identity and a traditional approach.

CommunityHomogeneous

This is one of the least diverse student bodies you'll find in New York City private education — 100% White, with a Diversity Index of 0 on a 0-1 scale. If diversity of background and perspective matters to your family, this is a significant factor to consider. Every student shares a similar demographic background.

NeighborhoodWindsor Terrace-South Slope

Windsor Terrace and South Slope are adjacent, family-friendly Brooklyn neighborhoods with a suburban feel — tree-lined streets, nearby Prospect Park, and a mix of older homes and newer buildings. The area has a strong sense of community and is popular with families who want a quieter, residential vibe while remaining well-connected to Manhattan.

The school is in a residential neighborhood where many families live within walking distance. Depending on where you're coming from, transit options include the F/G subway lines.

Notable Programs

Torah and Jewish StudiesAP and honors coursesArt and Music EducationPhysical EducationMathematics and Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Windsor Terrace-South Slope.
What grades does MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV serve?
MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV?
MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV public, charter, or private?
MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV is a private school.
What neighborhood is MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV in?
MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV is in Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Brooklyn.
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