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Bais Chaya Esther

1020 56th St Brooklyn, NY 11219

Tel: (718) 252-2422

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bais Chaya Esther is a co–ed Jewish private school located in Brooklyn, NY, serving students from pre–kindergarten through grade 12 in the Borough Park neighborhood.
The school enrolls a total of 215 students, with 184 attending grades K–12, and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 15 teachers on staff.
Bais Chaya Esther operates in a large city community setting and provides a regular elementary and secondary program with a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
Compared to nearby Brooklyn private schools, Bais Chaya Esther has a moderate enrollment size and student–teacher ratio, offering education in a densely populated urban area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bais Chaya Esther
Pre-K	31
Kind	31
1	13
2	14
3	8
4	10
5	23
6	12
7	13
8	9
9	10
10	12
11	12
12	17

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Student Body

Total Students

215 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Bais Chaya Esther?

The application deadline for Bais Chaya Esther is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bais Chaya Esther located?

Bais Chaya Esther is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other private schools located in Borough Park.

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,059 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).