Ezra Academy, a K-8 Solomon Schechter Day School, educates Jewish children within a nurturing community to become independent, lifelong learners, committed and knowledgeable Jews and responsible, caring citizens.
Ezra Academy is a Solomon Schechter Day School, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
Ezra is devoted to educating Jewish children in grades K through 8, and is committed to the egalitarian practice of Conservative Judaism while fostering respect for Jewish diversity.
Ezra is dedicated to academic excellence, integrating secular and Judaic studies within a nurturing community environment.
The school is located in a beautiful wooded setting in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
Our current student body consists of 166 students from over 20 towns throughout both New Haven and Fairfield counties in southern Connecticut.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten:$20,200
Lower School (1-4):$24,990
Upper School (5-8):$27,100
Admissions Director
Marni Smith Katz
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ezra Academy often compared to?
Ezra Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Foote School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Ezra Academy offer?
Ezra Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Ezra Academy?
The application deadline for Ezra Academy is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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