H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Saint Louis, MO
8645 Old Bottom Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63132
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2019–20
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Saint Louis, Missouri, H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 109 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Jewish schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 88% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 8 hours, 168 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 109
- Teachers
- 31 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Jewish schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Jewish schools nationwide.
- Compared with 146 Jewish schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · 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 H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy
What grades does H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy serve?
H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy?
About 109 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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