Epstein Hillel School, formerly Cohen Hillel Academy, provides the finest in K-8 education grounded in Judaism.
Our faculty teach a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Relationships are at the heart of the school, and the teachers help students meet their full potential in a close-knit and compassionate community.
Epstein Hillel graduates are known for their academic achievement, strong Jewish identity, confidence, intellect, and sound moral compass.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
School Notes
- Epstein Hillel School, formerly Cohen Hillel Academy, provides the finest in K-8 education grounded in Judaism. Our faculty teach a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that fosters critical thinking,curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Relationships are at the heart of the school, and the teachers help students meet their fullpotentialin a close-knit andcompassionatecommunity. Epstein Hillel graduates are known for their academic achievement, strong Jewishidentity, confidence,intellect, and sound moral compass.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Epstein Hillel School?
The application deadline for Epstein Hillel School is Feb. 1.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Epstein Hillel School is St. Marys High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Devereux School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Workshop Montessori (0.8 miles away)
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Children's Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 23 students 0.8 miles 15 Gingerbread Hl
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
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PK-K
23
Grades: PK-5 | 105 students 0.8 miles 44 Smith St
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
0.8
PK-5
105
Grades: PK-8 | 243 students 0.8 miles 75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
0.8
PK-8
243
Grades: NS | 20 students 1.3 miles 145 Loring Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
1.3
NS
20
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 24 students 2.5 miles 53 Robert Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
2.5
PK-K
24
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