Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem is a co–educational Jewish private school in Las Vegas, NV, serving students from preschool through 8th grade in a large city setting.
The school enrolls 313 students across all grades with 17 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Located in the urban Las Vegas community, Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for its student body size.
The school's program offers education from pre–kindergarten to 8th grade with a diverse student population.
Tuition rates are competitive relative to the Las Vegas area average, with the school supporting a city–based Jewish educational environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Every boy and girl is a seed and a sapling, which with the passing of time will bring forth fruit. And their fruit will produce more fruit, and so on for generations.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem's ranking?
Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem?
The application deadline for Desert Torah Academy Ohel Menachem is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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