Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay

14908 Pennington Rd Tampa, FL 33624
www.hebrewacademyoftampa.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform and Khaki Pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Hebrew Academy seeks to individualize instruction so that each child can move at his or her own speed.
  • Fundamental to this approach is respect for the individual, and trust that when the child is given the proper encouragement and appropriate learning tools, enthusiasm and self initiative and discipline will emerge naturally from within.
  • The preschool philosophy is based on a modified Montessori method and philosophy.
  • The program is experiential, "hands-on" in nature.
  • Your child's first years can be the most joyous of his or her life.
  • At the Hebrew Academy, we capture this joy and encourage your children to observe the world around them.
  • We believe children need to explore, analyze, investigate, and manipulate.
  • Our holistic approach to curriculum continues through the Elementary and Middle school years encouraging each child to experience the joy of learning, allows enough time to enjoy the process, insures the development of self-esteem, and provides the experiences from which children create knowledge.
  • At the Hebrew Academy of Tampa Bay our goal is to provide an atmosphere and experience that stimulates your children's natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.
  • We are committed to excellence in education by offering the finest in General Academic and Judaic programming.
  • The Hebrew Academy seeks to individualize instruction so that each child can move at his or her own speed.
  • Fundamental to this approach is respect for the individual, and trust that when the child is given the proper encouragement and appropriate learning tools, enthusiasm and self initiative and discipline will emerge naturally from within.
  • The preschool philosophy is based on a modified Montessori method and philosophy.
  • The program is experiential, "hands-on" in nature.
  • Your child's first years can be the most joyous of his or her life.
  • At the Hebrew Academy, we capture this joy and encourage your children to observe the world around them.
  • We believe children need to explore, analyze, investigate, and manipulate.
  • Our holistic approach to curriculum continues through the Elementary and Middle school years encouraging each child to experience the joy of learning, allows enough time to enjoy the process, insures the development of self-esteem, and provides the experiences from which children create knowledge.
  • At the Hebrew Academy of Tampa Bay our goal is to provide an atmosphere and experience that stimulates your children's natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn.
  • We are committed to excellence in education by offering the finest in General Academic and Judaic programming.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay often compared to?
Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay is often viewed alongside schools like Hillel Academy Of Tampa by visitors of our site.
Does Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay offer a summer program?
Yes, Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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