Torah Academy vs. Amos And Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
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School Overview
School
Torah AcademyElementary school
Amos And Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day SchoolElementary school
Top Rankings
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Acceptance Rate
Overview
Committed to Torah principles and values, Torah Academy provides Jewish children with an academic program of excellence in Judaic and General Studies, an environment that promotes character development, and the tools they need to grow into young men and women imbued with Jewish commitment and pride.
Torah Academy is an accredited institution through the Minnesota Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association.
Holding accredited status ensures that we are maintaining high standards and providing the best possible, well rounded education for our students.
Torah Academy stresses the appreciation of learning through the development of fundamental knowledge and skills in small classes, with experienced, warm and caring teachers, and a family-oriented atmosphere, supportive environment from early morning through after school.
As such, Torah Academy has been training tomorrow's leaders and offers children an education of academic excellence in a traditional classroom setting.
The synthesis of strong programs in Judaic studies and General Studies forms the basis of the curriculum in all grades.
Our inquiry-based/STEAM approach delivers strong academics and Judaic and Hebrew language studies in a nurturing environment, where every student is known and appreciated.
Students become critical thinkers, confident communicators,and creative, engaged community members.
We offer an interdisciplinary, values-based curriculum with art, music, and physical education; intensive second-languagelearning starting in kindergarten; individualized academic enrichment and support; a focus on public speaking and leadership; hands-on community learning; and extracurriculars including robotics, athletics, and chess.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1945
1984
Students Body
Total Students
313 students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
47
-
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
33
24
Grade 1 Students
31
16
Grade 2 Students
19
20
Grade 3 Students
33
21
Grade 4 Students
15
29
Grade 5 Students
38
18
Grade 6 Students
30
12
Grade 7 Students
18
19
Grade 8 Students
27
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
56%
Average Class Size
15
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jun. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$21,800
Tuition Notes
depends on age/grade level
K-5: $21,320
6-8: $22,880 (including overnight trips)About two-thirds of Heilicher families receive financial aid
% on Financial Aid
n/a
67%
Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Deborah Getsug
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Arts and Crafts, Band, Chess, Choir, Direct Access To Sabes JCC, Lego Robotics, Sports, Theater