Solomon Schechter Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
West Hartford, CT
26 Buena Vista Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Serving families in West Hartford since at least 2011
Solomon Schechter Day School is a Jewish private school in West Hartford, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 87 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 87
- Teachers
- 15.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Solomon Schechter Day School
What grades does Solomon Schechter Day School serve?
Solomon Schechter Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Solomon Schechter Day School?
About 87 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Solomon Schechter Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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