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NEFESH ACADEMY

2005 EAST 17 STREET

Notable Programs

Torah/ChumashJewish HistoryHebrew LanguageLimudei Kodesh (Jewish Studies)Regents Curriculum

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews - Niche ratings 4.5/5, Private School Review 5/5 with parents praising teachers who go above and beyond, small group instruction, and welcoming community. One negative review cites harsh environment.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEFESH ACADEMY a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for NEFESH ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Madison.
What grades does NEFESH ACADEMY serve?
NEFESH ACADEMY serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into NEFESH ACADEMY?
NEFESH ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is NEFESH ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
NEFESH ACADEMY is a private school.
What neighborhood is NEFESH ACADEMY in?
NEFESH ACADEMY is in Madison, Brooklyn.
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