Magen David Yeshivah High School in Brooklyn, NY is a co–ed alternative school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 1,018 students.
Founded in 1946, the school operates in a large city community and has a Jewish religious affiliation.
The student–teacher ratio at Magen David Yeshivah High School is 10:1, supported by 105 faculty members.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York State for having one of the largest student bodies.
Located in Brooklyn, this Jewish alternative school offers a city–based setting for families seeking private education from elementary through high school levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Magen David Yeshivah High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1946
Student Body
Total Students
1,018 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Magen David Yeshivah High School often compared to?
Magen David Yeshivah High School is often viewed alongside schools like Yeshivah Of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Magen David Yeshivah High School offer?
Magen David Yeshivah High School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is Magen David Yeshivah High School's ranking?
Magen David Yeshivah High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Magen David Yeshivah High School?
The application deadline for Magen David Yeshivah High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
HS First Day of School
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Magen David Yeshivah High School vs. Yeshivah Of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School
The nearest high school to Magen David Yeshivah High School is Sinai Academic Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yeshivah Ohel Moshe (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter Catholic Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshivah Ohel Moshe
(Jewish)
7914 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-4003
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-4003
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
St. Peter Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
8401 23rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
2025 79th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Merkaz Bnos High School
All-girls (Jewish)
1400 W 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students
East Academy Of Science & Technology
(Jewish)
2115 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-0960
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-0960
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2025 79th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Merkaz Bnos High School
All-girls (Jewish)
1400 W 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students
East Academy Of Science & Technology
(Jewish)
2115 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-0960
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-0960
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E
(Jewish)
2130 Mcdonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 676-0215
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 676-0215
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,785 students Avg. class size: 15 students
6510 17th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 837-3100
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 837-3100
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshivah Ohel Moshe
(Jewish)
7914 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-4003
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-4003
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
St. Peter Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
8401 23rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
2025 79th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 256-7400
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Gesher Yehuda
Special Education School (Jewish)
49 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 714-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 714-7400
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
6120 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4791
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4791
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
8401 23rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0025
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Stillwell Avenue Prep
Daycare / Preschool
1990 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 265-2220
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 265-2220
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
6120 Bay Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4791
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4791
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
Magen David Yesh-isaac Shlm E
(Jewish)
2130 Mcdonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 676-0215
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 676-0215
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,785 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Yaldeinu School (the)
Special Education School
1600 63rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-0123
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-0123
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 16 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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(732) 972-2110
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2110
9350.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
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(732) 360-4519
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4519
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(732) 972-2080
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-2080
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Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2095
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 972-2095
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(732) 360-4544
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4544
9350.8 miles
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