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Bais Yaakov Academy

1213 Elm Ave Brooklyn, NY 11230

Tel: (718) 339-4747

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 831 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bais Yaakov Academy in Brooklyn, NY, serves 831 all–girls students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a city–based community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 76 total teachers supporting academic programs.
Bais Yaakov Academy is affiliated with the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and follows a Jewish religious orientation.
The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York State for having one of the largest student bodies.
Located in the Midwood neighborhood, Bais Yaakov Academy offers a full PK–12 academic program within the Brooklyn private school landscape.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 831 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bais Yaakov Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bais Yaakov Academy
Pre-K	109
Kind	61
1	62
2	59
3	60
4	59
5	60
6	57
7	53
9	67
10	60
11	60
12	64

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Student Body

Total Students

831 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Bais Yaakov Academy's ranking?

Bais Yaakov Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Bais Yaakov Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Bais Yaakov Academy located?

Bais Yaakov Academy is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 27 other private schools located in Midwood.

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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).