Ezra Academy, a K-8 Solomon Schechter Day School, educates Jewish children within a nurturing community to become independent, lifelong learners, committed and knowledgeable Jews and responsible, caring citizens.
Ezra Academy is a Solomon Schechter Day School, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
Ezra is devoted to educating Jewish children in grades K through 8, and is committed to the egalitarian practice of Conservative Judaism while fostering respect for Jewish diversity.
Ezra is dedicated to academic excellence, integrating secular and Judaic studies within a nurturing community environment.
The school is located in a beautiful wooded setting in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
Our current student body consists of 166 students from over 20 towns throughout both New Haven and Fairfield counties in southern Connecticut.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Admissions Director
Marni Smith Katz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Ezra Academy offer?
Ezra Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Ezra Academy?
The application deadline for Ezra Academy is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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