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South Bend Hebrew Day School

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8

South Bend, IN

19685 Johnson Rd, South Bend, IN 46614

Overall grade: B+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Jewish school in South Bend
  • The largest Jewish school in South Bend
  • Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • Growing: enrollment up 66% since 2011–12

South Bend Hebrew Day School is a Jewish private school in South Bend, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 164 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 66% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
164
Teachers
30.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 92 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    99’11–12115’13–14127’15–16183’21–22164’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K27
    K14
    120
    220
    317
    420
    515
    621
    719
    818

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Society for Hebrew Day Schools

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask South Bend Hebrew Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    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 South Bend Hebrew Day School

    What grades does South Bend Hebrew Day School serve?

    South Bend Hebrew Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend South Bend Hebrew Day School?

    About 164 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South Bend Hebrew Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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