Posnack Jewish Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 836 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Posnack Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Posnack Jewish Day School
Pre-K	8
Kind	26
1	38
2	40
3	46
4	39
5	60
6	68
7	95
8	103
9	96
10	65
11	83
12	69

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Grade 8 is the largest grade at Posnack Jewish Day School, with 103 students.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

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Year Founded

1974

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

836 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 47%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

99 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

47%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1430

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

Advanced Courses

American Government APAmerican History AP

Biology APCalculus AB AP

Calculus BC APChemistry AP

English Language & Composition APEnglish Literature & Composition AP

Environmental Science APHuman Geography AP

Music Theory APPhysics B AP

Portfolio Art APPsychology AP

Spanish APStatistics AP

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

tuition ranges from $17,215- $31,415

Summer Program Cost Notes

Call for Summer Class information

% on Financial Aid

15%

Acceptance Rate

55%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Randi Schwartz

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art for the HeartBest Buddies

Jewish Student UnionKey Club

Model UNMoot Beit Din

Mu Alpha ThetaNational Honors Society

Pre-Med ClubSADD Club

Thespian Troupe

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama / ActingJazz Band & Chorus

Musical Theater

Other Activities:

English Honors SocietyInstrumental Music

Robotics TeamStudent Booster Club

Student GovernmentTri-M Music Honor Society

Vocal MusicYachad: America and Israel Together

School Notes

Posnack Jewish Day School (Posnack School) offers a unique challenging educational experience combining an intensive focused secular education with an innovative exciting Jewish curriculum.
At Posnack School, we are concerned not only with our students' academic accomplishments, but also with their social and character development.
We believe that this can be achieved most successfully when parents and school staff work together in a nurturing environment in order to ensure our children's well being.

ThePosnack School objective is to provide an outstanding, comprehensive general studies program that meets high academic expectations as we prepare our students in a college prep and college prep honors program. Underlying the philosophy of the school is a Judaic studies program that provides students with an understanding of Jewish history, Hebrew language, and Jewish values that emphasize responsibility to others, and a need to contribute to the betterment of the world. Posnack School also provides many Leadership Opportunities such as:
AIPAC High School Summit and National Conference
HASBARA Advocacy Program, Jewish Federation of Broward County
AKIBA Leadership, Jewish Federation of Broward County
B'nai Brith, Anti-Defamation League Programs
March of the Living
Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education
Community and Business Internships
Jewish Life Pathing Mentorship
Future Point Leadership Training
Community Outreach
Panim El Panim Civic Program
Volunteer Programs with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Local Synagogues
Community Blood Bank
Day Care Center
W.E.C.A.R.E. Food Closet
Jewish Federation of Broward County
Israeli Consulate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Posnack Jewish Day School?

The acceptance rate of Posnack Jewish Day School is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Posnack Jewish Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Posnack Jewish Day School offer?

Posnack Jewish Day School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Posnack Jewish Day School's ranking?

Posnack Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Posnack Jewish Day School?

The application deadline for Posnack Jewish Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $13,926 for elementary schools and $21,040 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).