The mission of the Jewish Day School is to provide its students with an outstanding Hebrew and General Studies education, cultivating their intellectual curiosity, thinking skills, and a desire to pursue knowledge throughout their lives; to develop within its students an appreciation of their Jewish values and traditions, as well as their American heritage; and to help its students become productive, self-confident, caring members of their respective communities.
The Jewish Day School is a place where each and every child can shine and excel.
Our high academic standards and expectations assist students as they move on through their lives with the valuable lesson that they can make a difference.
In the final analysis, the student, infused with the higher ideals of life, will take those ideas into the larger community whereby the improvement of self is translated into the improvement of all.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
various
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call the Principal or Dean directly for information about the school and tuition. Dial 610-437-0721
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley?
The acceptance rate of Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley?
The application deadline for Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Jewish Day School Of The Lehigh Valley is Allentown Central Catholic High School. (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Vianney Regional School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lifespan School & Daycare (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lifespan School & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
1651 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 103
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-7833
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-7833
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
St. John Vianney Regional School
(Catholic)
210 North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
1033 W Washington St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
3300 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 395-6344
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 395-6344
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Manarah Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
1988 Schadt Ave
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 799-6223
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 799-6223
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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