Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mesilas Bais Yaakov
About the School
- Mesilas Bais Yaakov is an all–girls Jewish private high school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, serving grades 9 through 12.
- The school enrolls 279 students and employs 35 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
- Mesilas Bais Yaakov is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and operates in a large city community setting.
- As a Brooklyn private high school, it provides secondary education with a religious orientation classified as other religious affiliation.
- Nearby Brooklyn high schools include St. Saviour High School, which serves grades 9–12 with 180 students and a 10:1 student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mesilas Bais Yaakov?
The application deadline for Mesilas Bais Yaakov is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mesilas Bais Yaakov located?
Mesilas Bais Yaakov is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other private schools located in Sunset Park.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Mesilas Bais Yaakov is Al-noor School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Catholic
241 Prospect Park W
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-7629
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Greek Orthodox
224 18th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-5900
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Islamic
675 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 768-7181
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
588 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-4406
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Christian
6324 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 238-4000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Islamic
675 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 768-7181
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
588 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-4406
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students
Islamic
383 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 222-4986
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 491 students
All-girls (Jewish)
4314 10th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 853-1222
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students
701 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 534-6601
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Catholic
241 Prospect Park W
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-7629
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Greek Orthodox
224 18th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-5900
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Islamic
675 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 768-7181
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Christian
6324 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 238-4000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students
50 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-1103
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Catholic
241 Prospect Park W
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-7629
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Greek Orthodox
224 18th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-5900
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Islamic
675 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 768-7181
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
274 Garfield Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-6208
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students
50 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-1103
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Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
9354.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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64 Southwood Dr
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4539
9354.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Old Matawan Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4589
9354.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Par Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4452
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4452
9354.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Sims Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
9354.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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