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YESHIVA TORAH TEMIMAH

555 OCEAN PARKWAY

At a Glance

A Brooklyn Orthodox yeshiva where young boys begin Talmudic study early, taught with a seriousness that parents say carries them to top high schools.

Best suited for

Orthodox Jewish families in or near Kensington who want their young sons immersed in serious Torah study alongside a strong general education, and who are prepared for a fully observant school day.

What stands out

  • The First Talmudic Degree program introduces structured Talmudic reasoning, halacha, and Jewish ethics at the elementary level — unusual depth for grades PK–5.
  • Tuition of $9,600 for 2025–26 is a meaningful figure to flag: it sits well below the typical Brooklyn private-school tuition, lowering the financial barrier to a yeshiva education.
  • Parents consistently report that graduates feed into the most selective local high schools, citing a high level of both religious and general scholarship.
  • The school occupies a stretch of Ocean Parkway, the central spine of Brooklyn's Orthodox Kensington community, making a daily Orthodox rhythm — walking to synagogue, walking to school — practical.

Things to consider

  • This is a school whose definition of success is religious as much as academic — families should expect full participation in an Orthodox schedule, including Shabbat-observant norms, rather than a secular curriculum with a Jewish add-on.
  • The PK–5 grade span means families will need to navigate a separate high school decision at a young age, which is the norm in this community but worth planning for.
  • Tuition is relatively low, which is a real draw, but parents should confirm directly what is and isn't included (books, trips, after-hours programs).
  • Public data on class size, student-teacher ratio, and demographics is limited, so on-the-ground visits and conversations with current parents carry extra weight here.

Identity

Religious

An Orthodox Jewish day school committed to the primacy of Torah, lifelong learning, and steadfast religious observance, serving boys in the early elementary years. Its distinctive First Talmudic Degree program pushes serious Talmudic reasoning into the elementary years in a way most yeshivas reserve for older students. Families choosing this school are opting into a full religious and academic formation, not a part-day religious supplement.

Community

Moderate

The school draws from Brooklyn's observant Jewish community, with parent reviews emphasizing a tight-knit culture of respectful, academically serious students. As a faith-specific school, the student body reflects a shared religious background and family commitment to Orthodox observance.

Neighborhood

Kensington

Kensington is a settled, middle-income Brooklyn neighborhood with a high share of college-educated residents and a long-standing Orthodox Jewish presence, especially along the Ocean Parkway corridor. The median household income sits in the low-$80Ks and about half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, suggesting a family-oriented, education-minded community. The school fits squarely into this observant, family-centered corner of Brooklyn.

The F train at Ditmas Avenue is about a 7-minute walk; the F at 18th Avenue is around 9 minutes; Newkirk Plaza on the B and Q is roughly 10 minutes on foot.

Notable Programs

First Talmudic Degree program with concentration on Torah law, ethics, and ideologyJewish Studies (Limmudei Kodesh)

What Parents Are Saying

Positive - parents describe students as wonderful, refined, and serious about learning. School ranks in top 20% of private schools in New York. One parent notes high scholastic level with serious students going on to finest post-high schools.

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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