H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy is a Jewish day school in Olivette, Missouri.
It was established in 1943 and was the first Jewish day school in St.
Louis. The school is named for the first chief rabbi of the Orthodox Jewish community of St. Louis, Rabbi Hayim Fischel Epstein.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1943
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy?
The application deadline for H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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