Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 306 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School
Pre-K	108
Kind	20
1	33
2	27
3	32
4	24
6	34
7	28

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Year Founded

1969

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

306 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math ClubModel UN

Power of the PenStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandDrama

School Notes

Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (Mandel JDS) is a Jewish community day school, embracing a wide spectrum of the community in terms of perspective and affiliation. While we understand the challenges inherent in a community, non-denominationally defined Jewish day school, we celebrate the richness of pluralism and the strength of diversity.
We believe that a community school is one in which Jewish students from all backgrounds and perspectives can learn from each other and celebrate our commonalities while understanding and appreciating our differences.
Jewish and general studies woven seamlessly together throughout the day have been the hallmark of Mandel JDS since its founding in 1969.
Mandel JDS continues to educate students from diverse Jewish backgrounds to be knowledgeable of their heritage while respecting differences of observance and thought within the Jewish community.

Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (Mandel JDS) is a Jewish community day school, embracing a wide spectrum of the community in terms of perspective and affiliation. While we understand the challenges inherent in a community, non-denominationally defined Jewish day school, we celebrate the richness of pluralism and the strength of diversity. We believe that a community school is one in which Jewish students from all backgrounds and perspectives can learn from each other and celebrate our commonalities while understanding and appreciating our differences. Jewish and general studies woven seamlessly together throughout the day have been the hallmark of The Mandel JDS since its founding in 1969. Agnon continues to educate students from diverse Jewish backgrounds to be knowledgeable of their heritage while respecting differences of observance and thought within the Jewish community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School offer?

Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School's ranking?

Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School?

The application deadline for Joseph And Florence Mandel Jewish Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

Noon Dismissal - Last Day of School

June 04, 2027 (Friday)

Noon Dismissal - Last Day of School

June 04, 2027 (Friday)

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