Tucson Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Tucson, AZ
3888 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Tucson
- Smaller classes than 77% of Jewish day schools nationwide
In Tucson, Arizona, Tucson Hebrew Academy is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 92 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 92
- Teachers
- 18.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tucson Hebrew Academy whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · 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 Tucson Hebrew Academy
What grades does Tucson Hebrew Academy serve?
Tucson Hebrew Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Tucson Hebrew Academy?
About 92 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Tucson Hebrew Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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