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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 2
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
456 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 2
Admissions Director
Judy Klein
Application URL
Endowment Size
$2 million
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy's ranking?
Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for Adolph Schreiber Hebrew Academy is Mar. 2.
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