Lander-Grinspoon Academy is a Jewish day school in the Pioneer Valley welcoming children of families from all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
Our mission is to provide a rich, academically rigorous, and values-based education integrating general and Jewish studies in a nurturing environment.
Our vision is to inspire a community of lifelong learners to create a better world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,300
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
Average Class Size
9 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,300
Tuition Notes
There is a $4000 non-need based grant available to all full-pay families, and an additional $1000 available to K-1 students who have spent a minimum of 1 yr in Jewish pre-K. There is also a financial aid program for families who need more than the $4000
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,109
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Deborah Bromberg Seltzer
Admissions Associate
Ashley Hooten
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus
Chorus
School Notes
Lander~Grinspoon Academy is a Jewish day school in the Pioneer
Valley that welcomes children of families from all Jewish
traditions and backgrounds. Our mission is to provide a rich,
academically rigorous, and values-based education integrating
general and Jewish studies in a nurturing environment.
- OUR VISION: 1) To engender in students a love of learning and a positive Jewish identity. 2) To maximize each student's intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and spiritual development. 3) To impart knowledge and skills enabling students to become independent learners, critical thinkers, and caring, responsible citizens of our Jewish, American, and global communities. 4) To foster an appreciation of the centrality of Israel in modern Jewish life.
- OUR VALUES: 1) A forward-looking general studies curriculum that has depth and breadth, provides stimulating, in-depth instruction in the core disciplines of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, while supporting active inquiry and mastery, and encourages each child to excel to the best of his or her abilities. 2) A creative dual-language Jewish curriculum that provides a firm foundation of Jewish knowledge and experiences through a focus on Hebrew language, Jewish history and culture, Israel, textual study, religious observances, and spiritual practice is presented in an egalitarian framework. 3) A thoughtful social and ethical curriculum that teaches children to behave in a manner that is compassionate and respectful, to honor diversity and equality, to practice the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam (actively improving the world). 4) A caring, dedicated, and skilled teaching staff that works together with families to assure education of the whole child. 5) A warm, nurturing, and creative environment that cultivates self-esteem, encourages success, serves a variety of learning styles, and values community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter cost?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter's tuition is approximately $10,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter?
The acceptance rate of Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter offer?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter offers 1 interscholastic sports: Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter?
The application deadline for Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is Cutchins Program (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Campus School Of Smith College (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech (0.6 miles away)
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Students
Grades: K-6 | 169 students 0.1 miles 33 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-3270
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K-6
169
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
Grades: PK-6 | 15 students 0.6 miles 45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
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PK-6
15
Grades: PK-8 | 108 students 0.8 miles 51 Bates Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-4538
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PK-8
108
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 25 students 1.2 miles 78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
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5-12
25
Hill Institute Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 5 students 1.5 miles 83 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 584-1725
1.5
K
5
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