Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
Tel:
(952) 381-3500
- Our inquiry-based/STEAM approach delivers strong academics and Judaic and Hebrew language studies in a nurturing environment, where every student is known and appreciated.
- Students become critical thinkers, confident communicators,and creative, engaged community members.
- In addition to low student-teacher ratios, we offer an interdisciplinary, values-based curriculum withart, music, and physical education; intensive second-languagelearning starting in kindergarten; individualized academic enrichment and support; a focus on public speaking and leadership; hands-on community learning; and extracurriculars including robotics, athletics, and chess.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 201 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,815
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
Top Placements
Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 201 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 52% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,815 |
| Tuition Notes | This is 2018-19 K-4 annual tuition is $15815. Grade 5-6 is $15950 and 7-8 is $16215 |
| % on Financial Aid | 42% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,403 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Louise Schoenberger |
| Admissions Associate | Ethan Tarshish |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Band, Chess, Choir, Direct Access To Sabes JCC, Sports |
School Notes
- Please review our website and contact us to arrange a tour. We know you'll be thrilled to discover our unique combination of nurture and rigor we provide for our students, and the community we provide for families.
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