Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc)
The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County educates boys and girls from nursery through high school throughout Long Island by providing a high quality and thorough curriculum rooted in Torah and mada, based in academic excellence.
HANC provides a dynamic, Orthodox Jewish education that fosters intellectual and spiritual understanding and love of Torah, and commitment to its mitzvot and values.
An emphasis on midot tovot infuses all aspects of school life.
HANC provides a challenging curriculum in general studies according to the highest educational standards as a complement to, and enhancement of, Torah study.
By creating a climate of active intellectual inquiry in both disciplines, HANC encourages exploration and understanding of the world.
HANC emphasizes the responsibility of each Jew toward G-d and all people.
HANC nurtures the many different facets of life in each of our students- the academic and intellectual, the moral and spiritual, and the communal.
As an academic institution, HANC provides an exceptional education for our students, serving each student according to his or her own individual talents and specific needs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,039 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc)'s ranking?
Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc)?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Nassau County (hanc) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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