Seattle Jewish Community School vs. Seattle Hebrew Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Seattle Jewish Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Seattle Hebrew Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
Seattle Jewish Community School (SJCS) welcomes families to an inclusive K - 5 educational community in Green Lake.We combine Jewish intellectual heritage with contemporary insights into learning and growth, promoting excellence while nurturing children's curiosity, confidence, and kindness. We seek to make a positive difference in our world, championing social justice and the dignity of difference.
Seattle Hebrew Academy serves 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Seattle Hebrew Academy is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1991
1947
Students Body
Total Students
61 students
259 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
41
Pre-K Students
-
49
Kindergarten Students
15
20
Grade 1 Students
7
22
Grade 2 Students
6
12
Grade 3 Students
15
22
Grade 4 Students
7
20
Grade 5 Students
11
18
Grade 6 Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
50%
Average Class Size
13
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,900
$11,300
Tuition Notes
SJCS is committed to a fostering a socio-economically diverse student body, as well as making day school education accessible to all families. From its inception, SJCS has been committed to providing tuition assistance to families who qualify. All Jewish
n/a
% on Financial Aid
70%
50%
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Ross Diamond
Connie Kanter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Akemi Marshall