Hillel Community Day School in North Miami Beach about opening a branch of their school in Boca Raton.
After months of hard work, their efforts paid off and in September 1989 the Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School of Boca Raton opened its doors with forty-two students.
The educational program at Hillel Day School of Boca Raton is equally divided between general and Judaic studies.
While Hillel subscribes to a modern Orthodox philosophy, the school is open to children affiliated with all streams of Judaism.
We offer exciting programs for the pre-schooler through 8th grade.
Individualized attention ensures that each student is motivated to perform at the best of his/her ability.
Our students are guided by a dedicated team of gifted, understanding educators, all certified and licensed in their teaching areas, many holding advanced degrees.
The educational program is devoted equally to both Judaic and General Studies, with courses integrated where appropriate.
Our teachers and parents join together to form a team dedicated to the educating and upbringing of our students.
A comprehensive after school enrichment program includes a variety of activities for each grade level.
Students may choose from sports teams, cultural, and educational courses.
Hillel Day School of Boca Raton is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is affiliated with Torah Umesorah, the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Katz Hillel Day School Of Boca Raton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
573 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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