Ezra Academy

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 (2025-26)

  • 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
Ezra Academy Student 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
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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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,075 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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