Bader Hillel Academy

6401 N Santa Monica Blvd Milwaukee, WI 53217
www.baderhillel.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 31, 2026
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Volleyball Team

School Notes

  • We provide a high quality Jewish and secular K5 through-8th grade education and strive to have each student embody the highest Jewish moral and ethical ideals and standards in every facets of their life.
  • We provide our children a foundation of excellence in secular education recognized by the entire spectrum of college preparatory high schools.
  • The education transmits to our students the rich heritage of our people as expressed in its classical sources, Chumash, Mishnah, Talmud, and codes, and develops in our children a love for, and a commitment to, the observance of Judaism as embodied in the code of Jewish law.
  • We provide a high quality Jewish and secular K5 through-8th grade education and strive to have each student embody the highest Jewish moral and ethical ideals and standards in every facets of their life. We provide our children a foundation of excellence in secular education recognized by the entire spectrum of college preparatory high schools. The education transmits to our students the rich heritage of our people as expressed in its classical sources, Chumash, Mishnah, Talmud, and codes, and develops in our children a love for, and a commitment to, the observance of Judaism as embodied in the code of Jewish law.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bader Hillel Academy often compared to?
Bader Hillel Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Milwaukee Jewish Day School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bader Hillel Academy offer?
Bader Hillel Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Bader Hillel Academy?
The application deadline for Bader Hillel Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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