The Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy is an Orthodox Yeshiva Day School serving a diverse Jewish community.
At Hillel we seek to educate our students in an environment that fosters academic excellence with strong moral character.
The Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy is an integral part of the Jewish community.
Its role is to carry out the Torah's mandate to teach the principles and practices of Judaism and their families with love and sensitivity.
We encourage the students of Hillel to become involved and participate in activities with their local, national and world communities.
The school is committed to academic excellence and the highest of standards.
The school offers an experiential child-oriented program implemented through small and larger group instruction that enables students to learn at their own pace, develop decision-making skills and accountability for learning.
The school fosters a climate for positive peer interaction, maintained and encouraged by a competent, caring staff that facilitates exploration, inquiry and problem solving on a daily basis.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
537 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
![Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy Student By Grade Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/2000/2391/harkham-hillel-hebrew-academy-chart-mrcOUg.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy's ranking?
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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