Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Rockville, MD
13300 Arctic Ave, Rockville, MD 20853
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 63% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school in Rockville, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 615 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Jewish schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 175 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–12
- Students
- 615
- Teachers
- 95.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 306 girls, 309 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 175 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 63% of Jewish schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 74% 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
- 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
What grades does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy serve?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy?
About 615 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy?
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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