About the School
- Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy in Lowell, MA serves 41 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a Jewish–affiliated, co–educational setting.
- The school employs 7 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supporting small class sizes.
- Located in a central city community, the academy offers elementary education with a special program emphasis.
- The student body includes 8.33% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
- Tuition aligns with local standards, consistent with the average private elementary school cost of approximately $4,700 in Lowell.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy is Lowell Catholic (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Community Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7
Christian
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students
Greek Orthodox
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
Special Education School
25 Wellman Ave
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7
Christian
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students
Greek Orthodox
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7
Christian
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students
Greek Orthodox
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charles W Morey
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
The Career Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
James S Daley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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