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Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–3

Silver Spring, MD

1401 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Silver Spring

Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts is a Jewish private school in Silver Spring, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 36 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 189 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–3
Students
36
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 11 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7 hours
School year
189 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded10
    Pre-K80
    K7
    TK1
    14
    25
    39

    Student body

    White69%
    Black19%
    Hispanic or Latino11%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts whether it takes part.

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    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 Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts

    What grades does Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts serve?

    Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts?

    About 36 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts?

    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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