Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades 6–12
Bryn Mawr, PA
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 61% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bryn Mawr since at least 2011
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 360 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Jewish schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 31% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 167 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 360
- Teachers
- 55.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 191 girls, 169 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Jewish schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% of Jewish schools nationwide.
- Compared with 146 Jewish schools nationwide.
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
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
What grades does Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy serve?
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy?
About 360 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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