Politz Day School

Politz Day School seeks to provide every Jewish child, from preschool through eighth grade, with the opportunity to learn and thrive in an environment that integrates the richness of our Jewish religion and heritage with excellence in education in both Judaic and general studies.
Graduates will possess the requisite skills and knowledge base to become future leaders, while holding fast to their deep connections of their Jewish cultural, religious and historical roots.
The school offers the most thorough Judaic program incorporating values-based curriculum, traditional text studies and Modern Hebrew (Safa).
The secular studies incorporate the use of subject specialists in critical areas such as science, computers and the arts.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Politz Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Admissions Director
Hadassa Pam
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AP Literature Course (8th grade)Boys and Girls Basketball teams
ChoirDrama Club
Kiddie soccerMad Scientist
Math EnrichmentPing Pong Club
Reading Olympicsscience enrichment
Stock Market Club

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Politz Day School offer?
Politz Day School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Politz Day School?
The application deadline for Politz Day School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Camden County, NJ is $16,114 for elementary schools and $17,995 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Camden County, NJ is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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