Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School vs. Torah Academy
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School Overview
School
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day SchoolElementary school
Torah AcademyElementary school
Top Rankings
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Torah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Overview
Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is the Twin Cities' K-8 independent school of choice for families who are looking for academic excellence in general, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Heilicher prepares students to be ethical decision-makers, powerful self-advocates, and lifelong learners and leaders.
Heilicher is a place for intellectual and spiritual growth. When you enroll your child at Heilicher, you instantly have a partner dedicated to providing a solid foundation for academic success, love of learning, and commitment to community. You will be home at Heilicher.
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Grades Offered
K-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1984
1945
Students Body
Total Students
171 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
47
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
24
33
Grade 1 Students
16
31
Grade 2 Students
20
19
Grade 3 Students
21
33
Grade 4 Students
29
15
Grade 5 Students
18
38
Grade 6 Students
12
30
Grade 7 Students
19
18
Grade 8 Students
12
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
56%
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Average Class Size
20
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jun. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$22,400
$11,600
Tuition Notes
K-5: $22,400
6-8: $24,000 (including overnight trips)
About two-thirds of Heilicher families receive financial aid
depends on age/grade level
% on Financial Aid
67%
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Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Admissions Director
Deborah Getsug
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arts and CraftsChess
Lego RoboticsTheater
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Direct Access To Sabes JCCSports