Solomon Schechter Day School
Tel:
(617) 964-7765
- The Solomon Schechter Day School is a premier Jewish day school that nurtures self-discovery through an innovative and engaging curriculum.
- We ignite a spark in students for Jewish learning and a love of Israel while fostering a caring, collaborative and joyful community.
- At Schechter, every child is known and loved. Schechter offers free busing to areas including Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Stoughton, Waltham and Wellesley.
- We are accepting applications for children from 15 months through 8th grade.
- After 56 years of educating children, the legacy of blending tradition and innovation combined with academic excellence remains the hallmark of the Solomon Schechter Day School.
- Come see for yourself why there is no place like Schechter! www.ssdsboston.org.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 414 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Solomon Schechter Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS) State or regional independent school association Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild-to-moderate learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 414 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 52% |
| Admissions Director | Shira Strosberg |
School Notes
- The Solomon Schechter Day School is a premier Jewish day school that nurtures self-discovery through an innovative and engaging curriculum. We ignite a spark in students for Jewish learning and a love of Israel while fostering a caring, collaborative and joyful community. At Schechter, every child is known and loved.
- Schechter offers free busing to areas including Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Stoughton, Waltham and Wellesley. We are accepting applications for children from 15 months through 8th grade.
- After 56 years of educating children, the legacy of blending tradition and innovation combined with academic excellence remains the hallmark of the Solomon Schechter Day School.
- Come see for yourself why there is no place like Schechter!
- www.ssdsboston.org
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