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New England Jewish Academy

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12

West Hartford, CT

300 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • The smallest classes of any Jewish school in West Hartford
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in West Hartford since at least 2011

In West Hartford, Connecticut, New England Jewish Academy is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 101 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Jewish schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 46% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 173 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
101
Teachers
27.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 56 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
173 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 92% of Jewish schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Jewish schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 146 Jewish schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    69’11–1258’13–1460’15–1651’17–1890’19–20107’21–22101’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K12
    15
    25
    38
    47
    56
    64
    77
    85
    910
    1010
    119
    1213

    Student body

    White98%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

    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 New England Jewish Academy

    What grades does New England Jewish Academy serve?

    New England Jewish Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend New England Jewish Academy?

    About 101 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New England Jewish Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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