Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
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 (2021)
- Top Ranked MN School
- 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
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Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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.: 22%
Students by Grade
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
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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