Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: 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 Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Kind	6
1	11
2	5
3	12
4	10
5	8
6	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1996

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Student Body

Total Students

59 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

9 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,300

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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.: 82%

Admissions Director

Deborah Bromberg Seltzer

Admissions Associate

Ashley Hooten

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Chorus

School Notes

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.

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.

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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 ).

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