Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through fifth grade on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies.
Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values.
Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies.
Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing.
We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community.
Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas.
Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through grade fivw on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies. Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values. Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies. Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing. We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community. Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas. Helping students discover their place in history and guiding them as they assume their roles as Jews and Americans is one of our school's most important tasks.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center?
The application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Teacher Inservice - School Closed
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Martin Luther King Day - School Closed
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
Teacher Inservice - School Closed
February 14, 2025 (Friday)
Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 7:30pm) - School Closed
March 06, 2025 (Thursday)
Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 12:30pm) - School Closed
March 07, 2025 (Friday)
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