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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Special Needs/Resource Department

Year Founded

1982

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

396 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Besie Katz

Admissions Associate

Marsha Konell

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Girls' BasketballSports Club

School Notes

Politz Hebrew Academy is dedicated to providing a quality Orthodox Jewish Day School education to students in grades Nursery through 8th.
The academic, social and emotional well-being of each student is developed in a secure and nurturing environment.
As the Academy grows, we are determined to maintain its special atmosphere.
It is this warm and caring environment that is one of the many positive aspects of the Academy.
Each student is number one.
The Academy seeks to help each student realize his or her potential.
Effective education can exist only in an environment where students, parents, faculty and administration create and maintain open lines of communication.
Our entire staff is prepared to assist you in all matters concerning the education and progress of your children.

School Motto: Learn Torah. Love Torah. Live Torah.

Politz Hebrew Academy is currently home to 430 students in grades K-8. We service the surrounding communities including Cherry Hill and Vineland, NJ. Most of the outlying suburbs are included in our family.
We are an Orthodox Jewish Day School built on a Torah Foundation and academic excellence. We offer a well-rounded program and a variety of after school clubs.

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Politz Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Politz Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Politz Hebrew Academy is located in the Bustleton neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Bustleton.

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