Lehrman Community Day School
Tel:
(305) 866-2771
- A pluralistic, academic community that celebrates each child's whole uniqueness.
- It is our mission to prepare motivated young men and women to live as reflective Jews and responsible American citizens in a global economy.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 445 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling
Top Placements
Lehrman Community Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA) Association of Independent Schools of Florida |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1960 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 445 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Blue pants, logo polo) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 30 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Varies according to grade. Inquire or look on website. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Linda Schaffzin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Flag Football, SoccerBasketball, Flag Football, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Musical Theater |
School Notes
- We are a Core Knowledge school: Core Knowledge Curriculum in Early Childhood through Grade Five, our top grade.
- Our math curriculum is Math in Focus, using the Singapore method and our Hebrew curriculum is an immersion methodology, TaLAm, which is utilized by over 600 schools worldwide.
- We have a rich arts program and a strong athletics program.
- Our graduates are accepted at the schools they choose for middle school, including the finest selective independent schools, Jewish day school secondary programs and honors programs in area public schools, including a number of specialized program like Miami Arts Charter.
- Our graduates are known for their critical thinking skills, their strong social awareness and good citizenship.
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