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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,155
- 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:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1944
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
Student Body
Total Students
675 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,155
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy cost?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy's tuition is approximately $30,155 for private students.
What schools are Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy often compared to?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Charles E Smith Jewish Day School by visitors of our site.
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 and Oldest founding date.
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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(301) 692-4803
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(301) 229-6107
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