Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School vs. Torah Academy
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School Overview
School
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day SchoolElementary school
Torah AcademyElementary school
Top Rankings
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Torah Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Overview
Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is the Twin Cities' K-8 independent school of choice for families who are looking for academic excellence in general, Hebrew, and Jewish studies.
Heilicher prepares students to be ethical decision-makers, powerful self-advocates, and lifelong learners and leaders.
Heilicher is a place for intellectual and spiritual growth. When you enroll your child at Heilicher, you instantly have a partner dedicated to providing a solid foundation for academic success, love of learning, and commitment to community. You will be home at Heilicher.
Committed to Torah principles and values, Torah Academy provides Jewish children with an academic program of excellence in Judaic and General Studies, an environment that promotes character development, and the tools they need to grow into young men and women imbued with Jewish commitment and pride.
Torah Academy is an accredited institution through the Minnesota Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association.
Holding accredited status ensures that we are maintaining high standards and providing the best possible, well rounded education for our students.
Torah Academy stresses the appreciation of learning through the development of fundamental knowledge and skills in small classes, with experienced, warm and caring teachers, and a family-oriented atmosphere, supportive environment from early morning through after school.
As such, Torah Academy has been training tomorrow's leaders and offers children an education of academic excellence in a traditional classroom setting.
The synthesis of strong programs in Judaic studies and General Studies forms the basis of the curriculum in all grades.
Grades Offered
K-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1984
1945
Students Body
Total Students
171 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
47
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
24
33
Grade 1 Students
16
31
Grade 2 Students
20
19
Grade 3 Students
21
33
Grade 4 Students
29
15
Grade 5 Students
18
38
Grade 6 Students
12
30
Grade 7 Students
19
18
Grade 8 Students
12
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
56%
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Average Class Size
20
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
(detailed uniform requirements available on request)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jun. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$22,400
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Tuition Notes
K-5: $22,400
6-8: $24,000 (including overnight trips)About two-thirds of Heilicher families receive financial aid
depends on age/grade level
% on Financial Aid
67%
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Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Admissions Director
Deborah Getsug
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Crafts, Band, Chess, Choir, Direct Access To Sabes JCC, Lego Robotics, Sports, Theater
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