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Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8

Allentown, PA

2313 W Pennsylvania St, Allentown, PA 18104

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Allentown
  • Smaller classes than 90% of Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Allentown since at least 2011

In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
54
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 10 Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    71’11–1274’13–1471’15–1662’17–1864’19–2062’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K12
    16
    28
    37
    47
    510
    84

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley

    What grades does Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley serve?

    Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley?

    About 54 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley?

    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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