Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy Of Fine Arts in Silver Spring, MD, offers co–ed early childhood education for grades PK through 1 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 111 students across all grades, with 41 students in kindergarten through first grade.
The student–teacher ratio of 28:1, supported by a teaching staff of four educators.
The school has a Jewish orientation and other religious affiliation reflecting its community–based approach.
Approximately 13% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's diversity profile.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy Of Fine Arts?
The application deadline for Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy Of Fine Arts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy Of Fine Arts is Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew Apostle School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
The Gan Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Kehillat Ashreinu Montessori School
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathways Horizons
Special Education School
4600 Powder Mill Rd Ste 100
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-3483
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-3483
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
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