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Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem

Jewish day school · Grades 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.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Las Vegas
  • Smaller classes than 67% of Jewish day schools nationwide

Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem is a Jewish private school in Las Vegas, Nevada, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 265 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Nevada has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
265
Teachers
47.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 130 girls, 135 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 67% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    K40
    140
    235
    335
    430
    525
    620
    720
    820

    Student body

    White98%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    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 Ohel Menachem whether it takes part.

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    • 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?

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    Questions about Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem

    What grades does Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem serve?

    Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem?

    About 265 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem?

    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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