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Gravesend Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,833 students in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked private schools in Gravesend include Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E and Big Apple Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
88% of private schools in Gravesend are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gravesend Private Schools (2026-27)

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Big Apple Academy
Gr: K-8 | 1,115 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
(2)
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Map of Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E
Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E
Gr: PK-12 | 1,785 students
Jewish
2130 Mcdonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 676-0215
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Map of Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
All-girls (Jewish)
2433 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-6100
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Bnot Rachel High School
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1950 E 7th St
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 382-1555
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Map of Gesher Yehuda
Gesher Yehuda
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
49 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 714-7400
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Map of Mirrer Yeshiva High School
Mirrer Yeshiva High School
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1791 Ocean Pkwy 5
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-0771
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Map of Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Academy
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
385 Avenue W
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-2081
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Map of Yeshivat Magen Abraham
Yeshivat Magen Abraham
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
All-boys (Jewish)
723 Avenue Z
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(347) 231-3838
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY include Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E and Big Apple Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
88% of private schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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