Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy celebrates each student's individual abilities and unique spirit through a program that encourages creativity, enhances self-esteem, and sets the stage for a lifetime of achievement.
The Academy offers a superior Judaic and secular education, in addition to a well-rounded enrichment program.
Our comprehensive programs give each child the opportunity to grow spiritually and form a lasting appreciation of our heritage and people.
The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is recognized as a National School of Excellence by the the U.S.
Department of Education. This prestigious award honors both the achievements of our students and the overall scholastic environment that promotes quality education.
Our vision for the school itself encompasses an educational community of self-respecting individuals working toward common goals in an atmosphere of civility and mutual respect.
Our objective is to provide the best curricular and extracurricular resources available, and, toward that end, we are always trying to improve ourselves by constantly engaging in honest self-evaluation and reassessment.
We believe that the child endowed with strong self-esteem that we strive to inculcate will flourish, not only personally, but also as a member of the school community, which is itself an environment we are always seeking to better and enrich.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is Ben Bronz Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Timothy Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Kids' Place, Inc. (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
The Kids' Place, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS | 25 students 1 miles 15 Jolley Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 726-9099
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 726-9099
1
NS
25
Grades: 6-8 | 119 students 1.8 miles 225 King Philip Dr
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-0614
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-0614
1.8
6-8
119
Grades: 2-12 | 43 students 1.9 miles 11 Wampanoag Dr
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-5807
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-5807
1.9
2-12
43
Grades: 9-12 | 444 students 2 miles 29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
2
9-12
444
The First Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-5 | 38 students 2.3 miles 1151 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-6520
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-6520
2.3
K-5
38
School Reviews
5 10/20/2015
The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy provides a warm, nurturing environment for my 4 kids. They love going to school every day because they are challenged by the superior secular and Judaic programs.
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