Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County

275 McKinley Avenue, New Milford, NJ, 07646-0764
Tel: (201)262-9898
Grades: PK - 8 | 470 students
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Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a Conservative Jewish Day School serving children in Pre-K through 8th grade. Emphasizing academic excellence and Jewish values, Schechter offers a comprehensive General and Judaic Studies program, as well as sports, arts, enrichment opportunities, special services, and after-school activities. The warm, child-centered environment is designed so that every student is both challenged and nurtured. Using 21st Century educational practices, Schechter's curriculum encourages critical thinking skills at an early age, and provides hands-on learning opportunities in a variety of media to build core strengths in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County provides an exceptional educational experience filled with the richness and beauty of Jewish traditions and Modern Hebrew language. The school, centrally located in New Milford, NJ, is accredited by a number of prestigious academic associations.

School Overview:
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
School Membership(s) Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Various
Student Body
Total Students 470 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 1% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Sarah Sokolic

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