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Beth Jacob 1-8

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Beth Jacob 1–8 in Southfield, MI serves a co–ed student body of 1,010 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community.

Founded in 1914, the school offers a Jewish religious affiliation and is part of other school associations.

The student–teacher ratio at this Michigan private school is 13:1, supported by 75 teachers for a range of elementary and secondary programs.

Beth Jacob 1–8 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for having one of the largest student bodies and one of the oldest founding dates.

The school provides a comprehensive PK–12 education in a suburban setting, combining religious orientation with a regular academic program.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,010 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Beth Jacob 1-8 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1914

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

1,010 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: The future of Detroit's Jewish community grows here.
School Mascot: Bears

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Beth Jacob 1-8 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Beth Jacob 1-8 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,010 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $16,992 for elementary schools and $18,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).