Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Orange, CT
261 Derby Ave, Orange, CT 06477
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Orange, Connecticut, Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 169 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Jewish schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 22% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 169
- Teachers
- 30.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Jewish schools nationwide.
- Compared with 146 Jewish schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
What grades does Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy serve?
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy?
About 169 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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