Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Albany, NY
100 Academy Rd, Albany, NY 12208
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Jewish day schools in New York
- Serving families in Albany since at least 2011
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is a Jewish private school in Albany, New York, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 51 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Jewish elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 51
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Jewish elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Jewish elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 91 Jewish elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
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 Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
What grades does Hebrew Academy of the Capital District serve?
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Hebrew Academy of the Capital District?
About 51 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hebrew Academy of the Capital District?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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