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Friedel Jewish Academy

Jewish day school · Grades K–7

Omaha, NE

335 S 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Omaha
  • Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Omaha since at least 2011

Friedel Jewish Academy is a Jewish private school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 68 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 174 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–7
Students
68
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 27 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    59’11–1249’13–1447’15–1640’17–1860’19–2068’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K17
    111
    25
    39
    48
    59
    64
    75

    Student body

    White87%
    Black6%
    Asian6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    Questions about Friedel Jewish Academy

    What grades does Friedel Jewish Academy serve?

    Friedel Jewish Academy serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend Friedel Jewish Academy?

    About 68 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Friedel Jewish Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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