Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy in Lowell, MA serves 41 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a Jewish–affiliated, co–educational setting.
The school employs 7 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supporting small class sizes.
Located in a central city community, the academy offers elementary education with a special program emphasis.
The student body includes 8.33% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
Tuition aligns with local standards, consistent with the average private elementary school cost of approximately $4,700 in Lowell.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy is Lowell Catholic (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Community Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lowell Catholic ![Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.]( "Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.")
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Lowell Catholic ![Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.]( "Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.")
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse School, Inc
Special Education School
25 Wellman Ave
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
Ne Pediatric School
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
3.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
5.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Christian School ![Crossroads Christian School Photo]( "Crossroads Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2333
9492.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
9493 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
9493.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
9493.1 miles
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
9493.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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