At a Glance
A small, all-boys elementary yeshiva with an unusually intimate 8:1 ratio — but virtually homogeneous
Families seeking a small, intimate all-boys elementary environment with a strong student-teacher ratio, and for whom racial homogeneity is either acceptable or desirable. Parents should clarify the religious affiliation discrepancy before enrolling. Likely most comfortable for families who value a tightly-controlled, homogeneous setting.
- Exceptional 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio — genuinely small and personal
- All-boys environment for families seeking single-gender elementary education
- Total enrollment of just 202 students across pre-K through 5th grade creates a tight-knit community feel
- Offers pre-K, giving families an early start
- Extremely homogeneous student body — 98% white with essentially no diversity
- All-boys only — no sister school or coed options if your family prefers mixed-gender environments
- Religious affiliation listed as Church of God in Christ, which is unusual given the "Yeshiva" name — worth clarifying directly with the school
- Very small size means limited extracurricular options compared to larger schools
- No diversity in the classroom — children won't experience cross-cultural interactions as part of daily school life
An all-boys elementary yeshiva that is small by design — just 202 students across pre-K through 5th grade. The 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio is genuinely intimate, the kind of number that means your son won't get lost in the crowd. However, there's a notable disconnect: the school carries a traditionally Jewish name (Yeshiva) but lists religious affiliation as Church of God in Christ — this discrepancy is worth clarifying directly with the school.
The student body is almost entirely white (98%), with 2% Black students and essentially no Asian, Hispanic, or multiracial students. This makes the community extremely homogeneous — notably less diverse than the surrounding neighborhood and city overall. For families prioritizing diverse peer groups, this is a significant consideration.
The school sits in the Madison neighborhood of Brooklyn, which has a family density score of 61/100 — indicating a reasonably family-friendly area with a moderate concentration of children. Madison is a residential neighborhood in central Brooklyn, offering a quieter, more neighborhood feel compared to the city buzz.
The school is on Nostrand Avenue, a major Brooklyn thoroughfare. The neighborhood is generally walkable, with nearby transit options, though parking can be a challenge during school pickup and dropoff times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Madison.
- What grades does YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH serve?
- YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH?
- YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH public, charter, or private?
- YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH is a private school.
- What neighborhood is YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH in?
- YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH is in Madison, Brooklyn.
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