Gesher Yehuda serves 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).
The student:teacher of Gesher Yehuda is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joseph Sutton - After Gesher Yehuda, Joey attended Kingsborough Community College and is a graduate of Hofstra University. Joey is the import manager for a large consumer goods manufacturing company. -
- Robby Chattah - Robby is a partner at Reshape, an NYC-based company that invests in companies within the Proptech sector. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Gesher Yehuda?
Gesher Yehuda famous alumni include: Joseph Sutton - After Gesher Yehuda, Joey attended Kingsborough Community College and is a graduate of Hofstra University. Joey is the import manager for a large consumer goods manufacturing company. and Robby Chattah - Robby is a partner at Reshape, an NYC-based company that invests in companies within the Proptech sector..
When is the application deadline for Gesher Yehuda?
The application deadline for Gesher Yehuda is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gesher Yehuda located?
Gesher Yehuda is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other private schools located in Gravesend.
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