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#414 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 42% of private schools

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District

Elementary School · Albany, NY

A private elementary school in Albany, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

100 ACADEMY RD, Albany, NY 12208

  • 6.1:1 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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment57
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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 NY

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hebrew Academy of the Capital District sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,693/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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

$69,505

Median home value

$255,300

Median rent

$1,291/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

44.6%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.7%
Two or More5.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Albany AcademiesPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.1 mi671Compare →
Neil Hellman School/northern Rivers Family ServicePrivate · tuition8.4private3–120.2 mi123Compare →
Albany School of HumanitiesEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.5 mi332Compare →
Delaware Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.5 mi311Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is listed in Albany, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hebrew Academy of the Capital District

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is a private elementary school in Albany, NY, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hebrew Academy of the Capital District

What grades does Hebrew Academy of the Capital District serve?

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hebrew Academy of the Capital District?

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of the Capital District?

The student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Academy of the Capital District is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hebrew Academy of the Capital District rank in NY?

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District ranks #414 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Hebrew Academy of the Capital District's MySchoolScout rating?

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hebrew Academy of the Capital District a private school?

Yes, Hebrew Academy of the Capital District 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 Hebrew Academy of the Capital District a religious school?

Hebrew Academy of the Capital District has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
57
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Small City
County
Albany County
Area population (ZIP 12208)
23,936
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
33
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 12208; 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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