At a Glance
An Orthodox Jewish girls' elementary where Torah text study and Common Core academics share equal billing.
Best suited for
Orthodox Jewish families in Brooklyn who want a faith-centered, academically rigorous all-girls elementary education for their daughters and value a small-school environment.
What stands out
- All-girls Orthodox Jewish education from pre-K through fifth grade — a fairly rare configuration in Brooklyn.
- A genuine dual curriculum where Hebrew text-based Judaic Studies and Common Core general studies carry equal academic weight.
- An integrated Midot program that brings character and moral development into the daily rhythm of school.
- Very small classes at an 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio, meaning real individual attention in every grade.
- STEM alongside traditional arts — music, dance, and drama round out the academic day.
Things to consider
- Daily life revolves around Orthodox religious observance (kashrut, Shabbat, holiday calendar) — families need to be aligned with that commitment.
- The student body is racially homogeneous; families seeking meaningful cultural or socioeconomic diversity in the classroom should look elsewhere.
- An all-girls format is a feature, not a bug, but it requires a family to be comfortable separating children by gender for elementary years.
- Subway access is limited to the F and G lines, which makes the commute doable but longer for families coming from Manhattan or other boroughs.
- No published application deadline means families should reach out directly to learn about timing and availability.
Identity
An all-girls Orthodox Jewish elementary serving pre-K through fifth grade, founded on emunah (faith), yirat Shamayim (awe of Heaven), and ahavat Hashem (love of God). The school pairs rigorous text-based Judaic Studies taught in Hebrew with a Common Core-aligned general studies program, treating both as essential halves of a Torah-true education.
Community
The student body is 100% White, which reflects the Orthodox Jewish community the school serves — families drawn here typically share a religious commitment that shapes daily school life. This is a homogeneous community by design, where shared faith and values create a tight-knit culture.
Neighborhood
Kensington is a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $82,763 and a well-educated population — over half of residents hold a bachelor's degree. The area has long been home to a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community, and Shaare Torah sits naturally within that fabric.
Church Av (F, G) is about a 5-minute walk, Fort Hamilton Pkwy (F, G) about 10 minutes, and Ditmas Av (F) about 12 minutes, giving families workable F and G line access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Kensington.
- What grades does SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS serve?
- SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS?
- SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS public, charter, or private?
- SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS in?
- SHAARE TORAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GIRLS is in Kensington, Brooklyn.