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Mevakshai Hashem

550 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11218

Tel: (718) 435-8900

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 484 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Mevakshai Hashem is an all–boys Jewish private school in Brooklyn, NY, serving grades PK through 8 in a large city community setting.
The school enrolls 484 students with a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 supported by 20 teachers.
Located in the Kensington neighborhood, this Brooklyn PK–8 private school has one of the largest student bodies among local private schools.
Mevakshai Hashem ranks in the top 20% of private schools in New York state for student body size.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 484 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Mevakshai Hashem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mevakshai Hashem
Pre-K	50
Kind	55
1	58
2	57
3	60
4	56
5	30
6	58
7	60

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Student Body

Total Students

484 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Mevakshai Hashem's ranking?

Mevakshai Hashem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Mevakshai Hashem?

The application deadline for Mevakshai Hashem is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mevakshai Hashem located?

Mevakshai Hashem is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Kensington.

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Did You Know?

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).