At a Glance
A yeshiva elementary school serving a historically rooted neighborhood with universal pre-K and limited academic data publicly available
Families seeking a yeshiva elementary education with religious instruction who prioritize early childhood access (universal pre-K) and are comfortable with limited public academic data. Families who value the cultural and religious community of South Williamsburg and can navigate the tradeoffs of a neighborhood with significant economic challenges and limited published school performance metrics.
- Universal pre-K admission, providing early entry for families
- Location in a family-dense neighborhood (85th percentile)
- Religious education integrated with secular curriculum in a public yeshiva setting
- Excellent transit access for commuting families
- No academic proficiency data available for families to evaluate
- Extremely limited teacher survey data (only 3 responses) prevents meaningful climate assessment
- No attendance or discipline data published
- High-poverty neighborhood with significant health and safety considerations
- Very low homeownership suggests many families may be renting temporarily
- Parents should request private academic data directly from the school
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
This school operates within District 14 (Williamsburg/Greenpoint) or nearby districts, but cannot be directly ranked among peers due to missing academic performance data. The yeshiva model operates differently from traditional public schools and may not be comparable on standard metrics.
Academic proficiency data for this school is not publicly reported in available datasets, making direct comparison to district averages impossible. The limited teacher survey responses (3) prevent reliable inference about instructional quality trends. Families considering this school should contact administrators directly for standardized test results and academic program details.
With only 3 teacher survey responses on file, the culture and climate data cannot be considered representative. No attendance rates, discipline data, or systematic climate survey results are available for public interpretation. The absence of this information means parents cannot easily assess teacher satisfaction, family engagement levels, or the school's disciplinary approach from published data.
South Williamsburg has a poverty rate of 48.5% and a BA+ education rate of only 17.4%, reflecting a community facing significant economic challenges despite its cultural richness. Only 16.8% of residents own homes, indicating a predominantly renting population. The neighborhood has a family density in the 85th percentile, meaning children are a dominant presence. This yeshiva serves a specific religious community within this broader neighborhood context.
South Williamsburg presents a complex picture: excellent transit access (87th percentile) but below-average safety scores (46th percentile). The neighborhood scores poorly on health indicators, with elevated lead rates (21.2%) and high asthma emergency department rates. Family resources are available in this dense, predominantly renter neighborhood, though stability is extremely low (2nd percentile), indicating frequent residential turnover. The area around Bedford Avenue is walkable and well-served by subway lines.
The school is highly walkable given the neighborhood's urban density and excellent transit access. Families from the immediate area can easily walk, while those from farther afile benefit from strong subway connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K in South Williamsburg.
- What grades does Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 serve?
- Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 serves grade Pre-K.
- How do students get into Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6?
- Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 public, charter, or private?
- Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 in?
- Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov 6 is in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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