Politz Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Philadelphia, PA
9225 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 22 Jewish day schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Politz Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 437 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 437
- Teachers
- 40.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 215 girls, 222 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 10 Jewish elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Politz Hebrew Academy 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 Politz Hebrew Academy
What grades does Politz Hebrew Academy serve?
Politz Hebrew Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Politz Hebrew Academy?
About 437 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Politz Hebrew Academy?
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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