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TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK

1346 53 STREET

At a Glance

A small, all-boys religious middle school where every student is known by name.

Best suited for

A family seeking a small, faith-based, all-boys middle school experience in a tight-knit Brooklyn community, ready to plan for a separate high school transition.

What stands out

  • An 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio across 311 students — small enough that teachers genuinely know each boy by name and progress.
  • An all-boys environment that lets the school focus its culture, scheduling, and mentorship around adolescent boys specifically.
  • A dedicated middle-school model (grades 6–8) rather than a K-8 setup, so programming and staffing can be tuned to the early-teen years.
  • Religious affiliation gives the day a values-and-worship framework rather than a purely secular one.

Things to consider

  • The school ends at 8th grade, so families will need a separate plan for high school — the next transition begins immediately.
  • An all-boys, religiously affiliated school is a specific fit; families should weigh whether that matches their child's needs and their family's philosophy.
  • With 100% White enrollment and a diversity index of 0, families seeking a culturally diverse peer group will not find it here.
  • Borough Park's poverty rate (about 33%) and lower median household income reflect a working-class community — the surrounding neighborhood itself is modest, even as the school sits on a well-served subway corridor.

Identity

Religious

Torah Vyirah of Boro Park is a religious, all-boys middle school serving grades 6 through 8, with a stated affiliation to the Church of God in Christ. Enrollment sits at 311 students with a notably personal 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. The school offers a focused secondary-level experience rather than a K-8 or K-12 pathway.

Community

Homogeneous

The student body is reported as 100% White, reflecting a demographically homogeneous community rooted in shared background. Diversity index is 0 on a 0–1 scale, meaning there is essentially no demographic variation in enrollment. Families should expect a community where students come from very similar backgrounds and households.

Neighborhood

Borough Park

Borough Park is a dense, family-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood where roughly one in three households lives below the poverty line and median household income sits around $52,529. Only about one in five adults holds a bachelor's degree, reflecting a working-class community fabric with deep local ties. The area is known for its strong neighborhood associations and walkable commercial strips that anchor daily family life.

The D line stops at 55 St (about 3 minutes on foot), 50 St (about 7 minutes), and 62 St (about 9 minutes), giving families a straightforward commute from anywhere along that corridor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Borough Park.
What grades does TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK serve?
TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK serves grades 6 to 8.
How do students get into TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK?
TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK public, charter, or private?
TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK is a private school.
What neighborhood is TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK in?
TORAH VYIRAH OF BORO PARK is in Borough Park, Brooklyn.