Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center

Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through fifth grade on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies.
Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values.
Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies.
Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing.
We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community.
Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas.
Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through grade fivw on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies. Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values. Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies. Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing. We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community. Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas. Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center?
The application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date
New Teacher/Staff Orientation - School Closed for Students, Office Open
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
New Teacher/Staff Orientation - School Closed for Students, Office Open
August 22, 2024 (Thursday)
New Teacher/Staff Orientation - School Closed for Students, Office Open
August 23, 2024 (Friday)
Teacher Inservice - School Closed for Students, Offices Open
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
Teacher Inservice - School Closed for Students, Offices Open
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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