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Kensington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,162 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked private schools in Kensington include Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School, Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah, and Mevakshai Hashem.
83% of private schools in Kensington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kensington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School
Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High School
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students
All-girls (Jewish)
85 Parkville Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 633-6555
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Map of Mevakshai Hashem
Mevakshai Hashem
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students
All-boys (Jewish)
550 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-8900
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Map of Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students
All-boys (Jewish)
555 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-8500
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Map of Yeshiva Bonim Lamokom
Yeshiva Bonim Lamokom
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
425 E 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 693-9032
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Map of Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
All-girls (Jewish)
222 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6120
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Map of Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program
Gr: Inquire with school | 108 students
Special Education School
175 Lawrence Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 436-7979
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn, NY include Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School, Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah, and Mevakshai Hashem.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
6 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn private schools are approximately 16% 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 Kensington, Brooklyn?
83% of private schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Brooklyn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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