Beth Jacob 1-8

Yeshiva Beth Yehudah is a religious Jewish day school consisting of two campuses at Southfield and Oak Park, Michigan, which serves boys and girls.
The school's curriculum is a blend of traditional secular studies and religious studies.
The school is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
1,010 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Beth Jacob 1-8 Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

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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What is Beth Jacob 1-8's ranking?
Beth Jacob 1-8 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beth Jacob 1-8?
The application deadline for Beth Jacob 1-8 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,581 for elementary schools and $18,911 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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