The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy

53 Gabb Rd, Bloomfield, CT, 06002-0600
Tel: (860)243-8333
Grades: K - 9 | 128 students
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Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy celebrates each student's individual abilities and unique spirit through a program that encourages creativity, enhances self-esteem, and sets the stage for a lifetime of achievement. The Academy offers a superior Judaic and secular education, in addition to a well-rounded enrichment program. Our comprehensive programs give each child the opportunity to grow spiritually and form a lasting appreciation of our heritage and people. The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is recognized as a National School of Excellence by the the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award honors both the achievements of our students and the overall scholastic environment that promotes quality education. Our vision for the school itself encompasses an educational community of self-respecting individuals working toward common goals in an atmosphere of civility and mutual respect. Our objective is to provide the best curricular and extracurricular resources available, and, toward that end, we are always trying to improve ourselves by constantly engaging in honest self-evaluation and reassessment. We believe that the child endowed with strong self-esteem that we strive to inculcate will flourish, not only personally, but also as a member of the school community, which is itself an environment we are always seeking to better and enrich.

School Overview:
The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
School Membership(s) National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 128 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy celebrates each student's individual abilities and unique spirit through a program that encourages creativity, enhances self-esteem, and sets the stage for a lifetime of achievement. The Academy offers a superior Judaic and secular education, in addition to a well-rounded enrichment program. Our comprehensive programs give each child the opportunity to grow spiritually and form a lasting appreciation of our heritage and people. The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is recognized as a National School of Excellence by the the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award honors both the achievements of our students and the overall scholastic environment that promotes quality education. Our vision for the school itself encompasses an educational community of self-respecting individuals working toward common goals in an atmosphere of civility and mutual respect. Our objective is to provide the best curricular and extracurricular resources available, and, toward that end, we are always trying to improve ourselves by constantly engaging in honest self-evaluation and reassessment. We believe that the child endowed with strong self-esteem that we strive to inculcate will flourish, not only personally, but also as a member of the school community, which is itself an environment we are always seeking to better and enrich.

Nearby Schools:

The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
The Kids' Place, Inc.
Gr. PK-K | 1.1 mi. away
Webb School At Bloomfield
Gr. 8-12 | 1.2 mi. away
St Timothy Middle School
Gr. 6-8 | 1.8 mi. away
Northwest Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 2 mi. away
Hebrew High School Of New England
Gr. 9-12 | 2.3 mi. away

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