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Krieger Schechter Day School

Jewish day school · Grades K–8

Baltimore, MD

8100 Stevenson Rd, Baltimore, MD 21208

Overall grade: B+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011

In Baltimore, Maryland, Krieger Schechter Day School is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 312 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 8 hours, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
312
Teachers
54.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 153 girls, 159 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 73% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    361’11–12356’13–14290’17–18291’19–20335’21–22312’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K28
    132
    234
    333
    443
    535
    637
    751
    819

    Student body

    White99%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Krieger Schechter Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland'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 Krieger Schechter Day School

    What grades does Krieger Schechter Day School serve?

    Krieger Schechter Day School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Krieger Schechter Day School?

    About 312 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Krieger Schechter Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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