Desert Torah Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Las Vegas, NV
1312 Vista Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 138% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
In Las Vegas, Nevada, Desert Torah Academy is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 305 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 138% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Nevada has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 305
- Teachers
- 16.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 150 girls, 155 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% 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 Nevada
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Desert Torah Academy whether it takes part.
- Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship) · Tax-credit 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 Desert Torah Academy
What grades does Desert Torah Academy serve?
Desert Torah Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Desert Torah Academy?
About 305 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Torah Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Nevada has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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