Hillel Academy is an orthodox community day school committed to the State of Israel and devoted to producing mitzvah-observant graduates who are prepared for the finest universities and post-high school Torah institutions.
Academic excellence is the goal of Hillel Academy. Both General and Judaic studies programs should be rigorous and yet attentive to the needs of children with different learning styles, motivations and abilities.
Boys and girls should be taught with the same intensity, breadth and depth of study.
Hillel Academy is unequivocally committed to derech eretz and the development of proper midot (character traits) in its students.
Our graduates should be models of integrity, decency, kindness and responsibility for self and others.
Hillel Academy should develop in its students a love for all Jews and a respect for the authenticity of different Torah paths.
Hillel is dedicated to providing an education to any Jewish child, regardless of ability to pay.
Nevertheless, Hillel expects its families to contribute to the well-being of the school through tuition and/or fundraising and/or volunteering, to the best of their ability.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
321 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: G-d fearing, Torah observant models of exemplary character
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rabbi Baruch Poupko, influential community leader
- Rabbi Shlomo Berelowitz, noted educator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hillel Academy Pittsburgh cost?
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Hillel Academy Pittsburgh?
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh famous alumni include: Rabbi Baruch Poupko, influential community leader and Rabbi Shlomo Berelowitz, noted educator.
What is Hillel Academy Pittsburgh's ranking?
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hillel Academy Pittsburgh?
The application deadline for Hillel Academy Pittsburgh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillel Academy Pittsburgh located?
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh is located in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Squirrel Hill South.
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