The Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, referred to locally as Berman or The Hebrew Academy, is a coed Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving the greater Washington area.
It is in Aspen Hill, Maryland, with a Rockville postal address.
The school has grades from Pre-K to 12. It was founded in 1944.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
She'arim High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1944
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She'arim High School's ranking?
She'arim High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for She'arim High School?
The application deadline for She'arim High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to She'arim High School is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost School
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
0.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
Sulam School
Special Education School (Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students Tuition listed
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Tuition listed
The Lourie Center School Of The Reginald S Lourie
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost School
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
0.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
11811 Claridge Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost School
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
0.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
Sulam School
Special Education School (Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students Tuition listed
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Tuition listed
The Lourie Center School Of The Reginald S Lourie
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Tuition listed
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Tuition listed
White Flint Children's House
Montessori School
11810 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 230-9720
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 230-9720
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 192 students Avg. class size: 28 students Extracurrculars: 4
Ganon Gil Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
6125 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 348-3839
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 348-3839
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
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(703) 361-3124
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(703) 502-3500
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 502-3500
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(703) 802-5000
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 802-5000
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(703) 227-5400
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 227-5400
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