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#124 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 31% of private schools

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy

School · St. Louis, MO

A private school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

8645 OLD BOTTOM RD, St. Louis, MO 63132

  • 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,376
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment76
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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 MO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,034

Median home value

$403,600

Median rent

$1,325/mo

College educated

62%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
H F Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0K–120.0 mi74Compare →
Hillcrest Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2K–92.0 mi40Compare →
Mary Institute & St Louis Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7PK–122.1 mi1,225Compare →
Ech School at Every Childs HopePrivate · tuition5.72–122.5 mi63Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy is a private school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy

What grades does H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy serve?

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy?

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy rank in MO?

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy ranks #124 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy a private school?

Yes, H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy 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 H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy a religious school?

H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
76
Gender Split
71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63132)
13,953
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
40
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63132; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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