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Friedel Jewish Academy

5.00 (1 review)

335 S 132nd St Omaha, NE 68154

Tel: (402) 334-0517

www.friedeljewishacademy.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 67 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 28 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Our mission is to provide the educational foundation to develop inquisitive learners who confidently engage with the world through Jewish values.
Conveniently located on the JCC campus, Friedel Jewish Academy is a private school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Our school boasts a 10:1 student to classroom teacher ratio, premier curricular materials, integrated technology, and outstanding teachers.
Our students benefit from a cross-curricular and internationally-renowned immersion language and Jewish Studies program, plus art, music, swimming instruction, engineering and robotics classes, and physical education.
We seek out experiences beyond the classroom to enhance student learning.We bring experiential education to our students through activities such as our annual, judged science fair; participation in a statewide speech contest; middle school trips to Alabama, Washington, D.C., and Israel; and collaboration with the Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center and Rose Blumkin Jewish Home at the JCC. All of this happens in a warm, supportive environment where we educate and nurture the whole child.We encourage you to explore the vibrancy of the Friedel experience yourself by coming for a visit!.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 67 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 28 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Friedel Jewish Academy
Kind	12
1	5
2	7
3	13
4	7
5	3
6	5
7	9
8	6

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

1964

Last Day of School

Wed. May 26, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

67 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

67%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 28 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for the 2026–2027 school year is $11,000 per student for kindergarten through fourth grade and $13,000 per student for fifth through eighth grades. Tuition includes all fees, activities, and field trips. Payment plans and financial assistance are available.

% on Financial Aid

56%

Admissions Director

Sara Kohen

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Enrollment is open to graduates of the Pennie Z. Davis Early Learning Center, regardless of their religious affiliation, and to Jewish students from the community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Friedel Jewish Academy cost?

Friedel Jewish Academy's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Friedel Jewish Academy?

The application deadline for Friedel Jewish Academy is Jan. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Friedel Jewish Academy located?

Friedel Jewish Academy is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 11 other private schools located in West Omaha.

School Reviews

5 5/9/2022

Amazing school!! Taught me so many valuable lessons!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - shilo

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The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $8,422 for elementary schools and $11,902 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).