The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Las Vegas, NV
9700 Hillpointe Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89134
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
- The largest Jewish school in Las Vegas
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Las Vegas since at least 2011
The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School is a Jewish private school in Las Vegas, Nevada, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 496 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 32% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Nevada has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 496
- Teachers
- 72.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 244 girls, 252 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 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 58% of Jewish schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 68% 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
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Nevada
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School whether it takes part.
- Educational Choice Scholarship Program (Opportunity Scholarship) · 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 The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School
What grades does The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School serve?
The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School?
About 496 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Nevada has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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