Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy (2026 Profile)

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Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy

261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477

Tel: (203) 795-5261

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Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy in Orange, CT serves 174 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.

The school has a Jewish religious orientation and offers regular elementary and secondary education.

With one teacher, the student鈥搕eacher ratio at Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is 174:1.

The student body includes approximately 3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.

As a suburb鈥揵ased private school in Orange, CT, Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy provides education from early childhood to middle school grades.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

174 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy?

The application deadline for Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 174 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $25,057 for elementary schools and $39,951 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Connecticut is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).