Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Bala Cynwyd, PA
314 Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only all-boys school in Bala Cynwyd
- Smaller classes than 83% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2017–18
Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia is a Jewish private school in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 64 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Jewish high schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 45% since 2017–18. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 9.5 hours a day, 200 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 64
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 9.5 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Jewish high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Jewish high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 252 Jewish high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit 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 Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia
What grades does Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia serve?
Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia?
About 64 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia?
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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