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Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy

261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477

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Tel: (203) 795-5261

www.schacademy.org

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Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy in Orange, CT serves 174 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.

The school has a Jewish religious orientation and offers regular elementary and secondary education.

With one teacher, the student–teacher ratio at Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is 174:1.

The student body includes approximately 3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.

As a suburb–based private school in Orange, CT, Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy provides education from early childhood to middle school grades.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

174 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy?

The application deadline for Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,917 for elementary schools and $39,471 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Connecticut is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).