The mission of the Krieger Schechter Day School is to provide excellent academic programs in Jewish and General Studies for students in kindergarten through grade eight.
The School provides a caring, supportive environment in which each student can grow academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.
This milieu is one in which students are encouraged to take educational risks.
The School's task is to help students become responsible citizens, and ethical, knowledgeable, committed Jews.
Through the bilingual curriculum and school environment, the students are presented with a philosophy of life based upon the values and concerns embodied in Conservative Judaism, incorporating social action and social responsibility.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
275 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Relaxed dress code
Relaxed dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Ilene Wise
Admissions Associate
Meg Gillespie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- The mission of the Krieger Schechter Day School is to provide excellent academic programs in Jewish and General Studies for students in kindergarten through grade eight. The School provides a caring, supportive environment in which each student can grow academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. This milieu is one in which students are encouraged to take educational risks. The School's task is to help students become responsible citizens, and ethical, knowledgeable, committed Jews. Through the bilingual curriculum and school environment, the students are presented with a philosophy of life based upon the values and concerns embodied in Conservative Judaism, incorporating social action and social responsibility.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Krieger Schechter Day School often compared to?
Krieger Schechter Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Krieger Schechter Day School offer?
Krieger Schechter Day School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Krieger Schechter Day School?
The application deadline for Krieger Schechter Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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