Bader Hillel Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Milwaukee, WI
6401 N Santa Monica Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 60% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Milwaukee since at least 2011
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bader Hillel Academy is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 161 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 66% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 161
- Teachers
- 26.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bader Hillel Academy whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bader Hillel Academy
What grades does Bader Hillel Academy serve?
Bader Hillel Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Bader Hillel Academy?
About 161 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bader Hillel Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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