Emek Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sherman Oaks, CA
15365 Magnolia Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Sherman Oaks
- One of the 3 largest Jewish day schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 94% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Sherman Oaks since at least 2011
Emek Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school in Sherman Oaks, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 789 students and around 18 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 94% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 789
- Teachers
- 42.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 383 girls, 406 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% of Jewish elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 35 Jewish elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Emek Hebrew Academy
What grades does Emek Hebrew Academy serve?
Emek Hebrew Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Emek Hebrew Academy?
About 789 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Emek Hebrew Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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