Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy is an Orthodox Day School that provides a comprehensive Jewish and secular education in an atmosphere of reverence, good citizenship, and love of the Jewish people and Israel.
Adhering to standards of academic excellence and exemplary moral conduct, it prepares its graduates to become Halachically observant, well-educated Jews.
It provides opportunities for each student to achieve the maximum of his or her potential, engaged with, and contributing to both the Jewish community and the society at large.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
675 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
79 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
What is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy's ranking?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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