Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center
About the School
- Perelman Jewish Day School, a Solomon Schechter Affiliate school, educates students from Kindergarten through grade fifth grade on two campuses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
- We provide a dual curriculum that integrates Jewish and General studies.
- Our goal is to instill in our students a pride in and commitment to both Jewish and American values.
- Our students achieve academic excellence in both English and Hebrew language arts, mathematics, social science, general science, and religious studies.
- Students also attend sessions in music, art, computer and science laboratories, physical education, and Israel Folk Dancing.
- We seek the growth and development of each child in the context of individual needs as well as in the context of the greater community.
- Perelman offers an outstanding child-centered, responsive program that provides a wide range of learning opportunities in a nurturing environment.
- The curriculum is enhanced by enrichment in both scholastic and extracurricular areas.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
% on Financial Aid
42%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center?
The acceptance rate of Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center's ranking?
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center?
The application deadline for Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center located?
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is located in the Penn Wynne neighborhood of Wynnewood, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Penn Wynne.
School Calendar
View the Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SC/FC - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 7:30pm) - School Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
SC/FC - Parent/Teacher Conferences (8am - 12:30pm) - School Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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