P'TACH serves 137 students in grades 1-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).
The student:teacher of P'TACH is 23:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for P'TACH?
The application deadline for P'TACH is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is P'TACH located?
P'TACH is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 27 other private schools located in Midwood.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2014
intense, but AMAZING! everyone, all the teachers, really care about the students!!! best school out there
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