Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–11
Amherst, NY
411 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228
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 Amherst
- Smaller classes than 90% of Jewish day schools in New York
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim is a Jewish private school in Amherst, New York, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 66 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Jewish schools in New York. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–11
- Students
- 66
- Teachers
- 12.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 46 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 schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Jewish schools in New York.
- Compared with 69 Jewish schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Agudath Israel of America
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 Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim
What grades does Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim serve?
Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim serves grades Pre-K–11.
How many students attend Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim?
About 66 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jewish Heritage Day School/Ohr Temimim?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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