The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 98 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy is Webb School At Bloomfield (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is The Kids' Place, Inc. (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- BloomfieldThe Kids' Place, Inc.Daycare / PreschoolGrades: NS | 25 students
1 miles
15 Jolley Drive
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860)726-9099 1 NS
25 - BloomfieldWebb School At BloomfieldSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 8-12 | 25 students
1.2 miles
2 Northwestern Dr
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860)696-0013 1.2 8-12
25 - West HartfordSt Timothy Middle SchoolSpecial Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)Grades: 6-8 | 140 students
1.8 miles
225 King Philip Dr
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860)236-0614 1.8 6-8
140 - West Hartford Grades: 9-12 | 514 students
2 miles
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860)236-4221 2 9-12
514 - BloomfieldThe First Academy(Christian)Grades: K-5 | 38 students
2.3 miles
1151 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860)243-6520 2.3 K-5
38
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - shayn |
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