Beth Rivka High School is an all–girls Jewish private high school serving grades 9 through 12 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
Founded in 1941, the school operates in a large city community with a total enrollment of 827 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1.
The school is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and The Jewish Community Day School Association.
Beth Rivka High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for having one of the largest student bodies.
Students of color represent approximately 15% of the student population, reflecting some diversity within this Brooklyn–based private high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Beth Rivka High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
827 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Beth Rivka High School?
Beth Rivka High School famous alumni include: .
What is Beth Rivka High School's ranking?
Beth Rivka High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Beth Rivka High School?
The application deadline for Beth Rivka High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beth Rivka High School located?
Beth Rivka High School is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other private schools located in Crown Heights.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Beth Rivka High School is Educational Institute Oholei Torah-oholei Menachem (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Macademy (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1313 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 221-5566
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 221-5566
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-oholei Menachem
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
667 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 778-3340
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 778-3340
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,644 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 Lincoln Road
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 778-3700
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 778-3700
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark's Day School
(Episcopal)
1346 President St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 756-6602
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 756-6602
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Tuition listed
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