Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 199 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,190
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Kind	15
1	25
2	17
3	14
4	22
5	20
6	10
7	17
8	19
9	7
10	13
11	8
12	12

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Year Founded

1966

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students

199 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

LS & MS: khaki, black or navy bottoms; white, lt. blue, lt. pink, burgundy, bright pink, red, black, and navy tops

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

CalculusEnglish

English LitPhysics

StatisticsUS Govt

US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,190

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $12190 (Kdg) to $14310 (12th)

% on Financial Aid

50%

Admissions Director

Tamara Lawson Schuster

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

White, Blue, Maroon

School Mascot

Rams

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Environmental ClubNational Honor Society Chapter

NewspaperQuill and Scroll Honor Society

Rainbow RamsStudent Council

Tech ClubYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Theater Production

School Notes

Our Mission: We are a diverse community, united through our shared traditions, culture, and the values of the Torah.
We strive to cultivate a generation of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world.

"A place of joy" is a phrase we often hear used to describe HBHA from students, parents, and teachers and we would like to share that experience with you.
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is a K-12 independent community Jewish day school in the heart of the Midwest. Serving the Greater Kansas City Jewish community for more than 55 years, HBHA is committed toworking in partnership with our parents and students to support the emotional, spiritual, academic, and physical growth of our students. As a school, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, collaborative, and most important joy-filled Jewish environment where students can grow into their best selves.We live by our core values to provide the best for our students, including a strong academic foundation with individualized attention, all emanating from Jewish values.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy cost?

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's tuition is approximately $12,190 for private students.

What sports does Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy offer?

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy?

The application deadline for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy located?

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is located in the Overland Park Plaza neighborhood of Leawood, KS.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal

May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)

Memorial Day - School Closed

May 31, 2027 (Monday)

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The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,585 for elementary schools and $14,391 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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