Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Machon Chana
About the School
- The formation of Machon Chana in 1972 was inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
- The Rebbe envisions Jewish women as the fundamental, dynamic factor ensuring the continuity of the Jewish people and impacting the world at large.
- With great privilege, Machon Chana carries the name of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, obm.
- The atmosphere at Machon Chana is distinctly warm and supportive.
- Machon Chana's highly qualified and professional faculty and staff all share a primary dedication to Jewish education with a sensitivity to the needs of the individual student.
- The first and foremost institution of its kind, Machon Chana Jewish Women's Institute offers Torah study to the growing numbers of women who are exploring their Jewish heritage as adults.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
'Anyone who suspects me of being prejudiced towards Machon Chana is right!' - Rebbe
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The formation of Machon Chana in 1972 was inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Rebbe envisions Jewish women as the fundamental, dynamic factor ensuring the continuity of the Jewish people and impacting the world at large. With great privilege, Machon Chana carries the name of the Rebbe's mother, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, obm. The atmosphere at Machon Chana is distinctly warm and supportive. Machon Chana's highly qualified and professional faculty and staff all share a primary dedication to Jewish education with a sensitivity to the needs of the individual student. The first and foremost institution of its kind, Machon Chana Jewish Women's Institute offers Torah study to the growing numbers of women who are exploring their Jewish heritage as adults.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Machon Chana?
The application deadline for Machon Chana is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Machon Chana located?
Machon Chana is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other private schools located in Crown Heights.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Machon Chana is Beis Chaya Mushka (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim (0.0 miles away)
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(718) 774-4131
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Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 756-0770
Distance: 0.2 mi
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(718) 493-1100
Distance: 0.2 mi
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Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-0860
Distance: 0.2 mi
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(718) 676-8088
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(718) 774-4131
Distance: 0.2 mi
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All-girls (Jewish)
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(718) 756-0770
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(718) 493-1100
Distance: 0.2 mi
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