Epstein Hillel School, formerly Cohen Hillel Academy, provides the finest in K-8 education grounded in Judaism.
Our faculty teach a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Relationships are at the heart of the school, and the teachers help students meet their full potential in a close-knit and compassionate community.
Epstein Hillel graduates are known for their academic achievement, strong Jewish identity, confidence, intellect, and sound moral compass.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Application URL
School Notes
- Epstein Hillel School, formerly Cohen Hillel Academy, provides the finest in K-8 education grounded in Judaism. Our faculty teach a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters critical thinking,curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Relationships are at the heart of the school, and the teachers help students meet their fullpotentialin a close-knit andcompassionatecommunity. Epstein Hillel graduates are known for their academic achievement, strong Jewishidentity, confidence,intellect, and sound moral compass.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Erica (Keenholtz) Crisses, activist
- Joshua Heerter, 2021 recipient of the Adam Madorsky Award
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Epstein Hillel School?
Epstein Hillel School famous alumni include: Erica (Keenholtz) Crisses, activist and Joshua Heerter, 2021 recipient of the Adam Madorsky Award.
When is the application deadline for Epstein Hillel School?
The application deadline for Epstein Hillel School is Feb. 1.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Epstein Hillel School is St. Marys High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Devereux School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Workshop Montessori (0.8 miles away)
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Miles
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Children's Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
15 Gingerbread Hl
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
44 Smith St
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Tuition listed
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
145 Loring Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
1.3 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
53 Robert Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys High School ![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Catholic)
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
4.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Fenwick High School ![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3010
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3010
5.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
44 Smith St
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Tuition listed
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius V School ![St. Pius V School Photo]( "St. Pius V School Photo")
(Catholic)
28 Bowler St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 593-8292
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 593-8292
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
15 Gingerbread Hl
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
44 Smith St
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Tuition listed
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
145 Loring Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
1.3 miles
Gr: NS | 20 students
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
53 Robert Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Martha Jones
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Martha Jones Rd
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
9472.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
William E Sheehan
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
9472.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
John P Oldham
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
9472.6 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
9472.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Westwood High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
9472.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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