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#44 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 14% of private schools

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc

Elementary School

4330 CEDAR LAKE RD S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Private

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#44 of 319

In Minneapolis

#4 of 20

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Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc

7.8/10

Elementary School in Minneapolis · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc is a private elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.4 pts above MN schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 186 students, Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Minneapolis, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
15.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
186
This School
vs
288
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 99.5% vs 0%
Black 0.5% vs 0%
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc Minneapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc (this school) 7.8
Anwatin Middle 5.7
BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY 3.8
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY 7.8
Ella Baker Elementary 4.0
RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 4.7
LOVEWORKS ACADEMY FOR ARTS 3.8
Best Academy 3.9
BETHUNE ELEMENTARY 5.1
LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY 9.1
Whittier Elementary 3.9
EMERSON ELEMENTARY 5.5
SET Academy Middle 4.6
SET Academy Elementary 4.2
Metro 2 Online
Banaadir Academy 7.3
Banaadir Secondary 3.5
Franklin Middle 5.3
LYNDALE ELEMENTARY 7.6
MPS Online K-5 6.1
MPS Online 6-12 5.5

Showing 20 of 104 schools. View all schools in Minneapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,387.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 1%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 186
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 99.5%
Black 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4330 CEDAR LAKE RD S, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Golden Valley), with a very similar rating. Another option is HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Saint Louis Park), with a very similar rating. Additionally, KENWOOD ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park 0.0 mi
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL INC. Minneapolis 0.1 mi 7.6
BENILDE-ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL Saint Louis Park 0.7 mi 6.0
TORAH ACADEMY Saint Louis Park 1.0 mi 7.2
BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis 1.1 mi 4.6
BRECK SCHOOL Minneapolis 1.1 mi 6.6
VirtualEDU ELementary Golden Valley 1.1 mi 4.6
VirtualEDU Secondary Golden Valley 1.1 mi
Anwatin Middle Minneapolis 1.0 mi 5.7
BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY Minneapolis 1.0 mi 3.8
YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS Saint Louis Park 1.4 mi 6.5
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY Golden Valley 1.2 mi 8.0
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY Minneapolis 1.3 mi 7.8
PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park 1.5 mi 5.2
HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Saint Louis Park 1.7 mi 8.0
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION Golden Valley 1.7 mi 7.4
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL Golden Valley 1.8 mi 5.9
PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Golden Valley 2.0 mi
TRANSITION PLUS Hopkins 1.9 mi 6.0
Notre Ecole Academy Golden Valley 2.2 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55416 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,926

Median Home Value

$457,300

Median Rent

$1,701/mo

Population

34,905

College Educated

73.2%

Homeownership

49.8%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Median Age

35.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc

What grades does Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc serve?

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc?

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc?

The student-teacher ratio at Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc rank in MN?

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc ranks #44 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc's MySchoolScout rating?

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc a private school?

Yes, Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc a religious school?

Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day Sc has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
71 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
186
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County

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