Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School
Tel:
(845) 634-5200
- Knowledge. Warmth. Identity. Analytical Thinking. Caring. Meeting the challenges of growing up requires both an education of the mind and a nurturing of the soul.
- We take a whole-child approach that encompasses the head and the heart.
- The Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School is dedicated to the sacred task of educating and nurturing Jewish children to become accomplished, courageous, and compassionate human beings who will make a difference in tomorrow’s world.
- Share our joy at seeing your children reach their potentials.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Students: 226 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 2
School Overview
School Type | Alternative School |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS) |
Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-9 |
Year Founded | 1971 |
Student Body
Total Students | 226 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 29% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Average Class Size | 15 students |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Mar. 2 |
Admissions Director | Judy Klein |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and preschool to Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School is Avir Yaakov Girls' School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cornerstone Christian School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New CityCornerstone Christian School(Christian)Grades: K-8 | 126 students
0.1 miles
384 New Hempstead Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-7977 0.1 K-8
126 - Spring ValleyAvir Yaakov Girls' SchoolAll-girls (Jewish)Grades: PK-12 | 1540 students
0.6 miles
15 N Roosevelt Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 362-6600 0.6 PK-12
1540 - New CitySt. Augustine School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 220 students
1.6 miles
114 S Main St
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-7060 1.6 NS-8
220 - New CityPrime Time For Kids-rockland ASpecial Education SchoolGrades: NS-PK | 88 students
1.8 miles
60 Phillips Hill Rd
New City, NY 10956
(845) 639-2425 1.8 NS-PK
88 - Spring ValleyMosdos Sanz Of MonseyAll-girls (Jewish)Grades: PK-1 | 118 students
1.9 miles
50 Slinn Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 459-8128 1.9 PK-1
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