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YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH

1650 56 STREET

At a Glance

A Single-Sex All-Boys Yeshiva in the Heart of Borough Park

Best suited for

Families seeking an all-boys elementary school with traditional Jewish religious education in the Borough Park neighborhood, who value a homogeneous community environment and are comfortable with a religious-affiliated program.

What stands out
  • All-boys single-sex education at the elementary level
  • Mid-sized school (436 students) with 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Located in a traditional Jewish neighborhood with strong community infrastructure
  • Traditional religious curriculum with emphasis on Torah study and mitzvah observance
Things to consider
  • Religious affiliation (Church of God in Christ) may be a data entry discrepancy — the school name suggests Jewish affiliation; families should verify directly
  • 100% White enrollment with zero diversity — families seeking diverse environments should note this
  • All-boys school means no coeducational experience
  • As a religious school, the curriculum will include significant religious instruction
IdentityThe School Emphasizes Traditional Jewish Education With A Focus On Religious Study, Mitzvah Observance, And Preparing Boys For Continued Torah Learning. As An All-Boys School At The Elementary Level, The Environment Is Structured Around Single-Sex Education Within A Religious Framework.

An all-boys yeshiva operating under the auspices of the Church of God in Christ (an unusual affiliation for a Jewish school — prospective families should clarify the religious direction and curriculum emphasis). The school serves a homogeneous community with 100% White enrollment.

CommunityHomogeneous

With 436 students across Pre-K through 5th grade, this is a mid-sized elementary school. The student body is entirely White (100%), reflecting the demographics of the immediate Borough Park neighborhood. The diversity index is 0, indicating no demographic diversity.

NeighborhoodBorough Park

Borough Park is one of Brooklyn's most densely populated and family-friendly neighborhoods, known for its large Orthodox Jewish community, excellent walkability, and abundance of synagogues, kosher restaurants, and Jewish businesses. The area has a family density score of 72/100, indicating many families with children.

Borough Park is highly walkable, with most daily needs accessible on foot. The school sits in a residential neighborhood where families can easily walk to school and community institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Borough Park.
What grades does YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH serve?
YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH?
YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH public, charter, or private?
YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH is a private school.
What neighborhood is YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH in?
YESHIVA TIFERETH ELIMELECH is in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
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