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Homecrest Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,971 students in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked private schools in Homecrest include Prospect Park Yeshiva, St. Edmund Preparatory High School, and St. Edmunds High School.
100% of private schools in Homecrest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Homecrest Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Prospect Park Yeshiva
Prospect Park Yeshiva
Gr: PK-12 | 825 students
Jewish
1604 Avenue R.
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-4446
(1)
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Map of St. Edmund Preparatory High School
St. Edmund Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2474 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6100
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Map of St. Edmunds High School
St. Edmunds High School
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students
Catholic
2470 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 891-0643
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Map of Nefesh Academy
Nefesh Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students
All-girls (Jewish)
2005 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 627-4463
(2)
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Map of Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School
Prospect Park Bnos Leah High School
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1601 Avenue R
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-3337
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Map of St. Edmund Elementary School
St. Edmund Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Catholic
1902 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-9229
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Map of Yeshivat Ohel Torah
Yeshivat Ohel Torah
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2600 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 332-2600
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Map of Yeshivat Or Hatorah
Yeshivat Or Hatorah
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2119 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-4645
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY include Prospect Park Yeshiva, St. Edmund Preparatory High School, and St. Edmunds High School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn private schools are approximately 19% 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 Homecrest, Brooklyn?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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