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Jewish Day Schools in South Florida

South Florida has one of the fastest-growing Jewish day school populations in the country, stretching from Boca Raton through Miami and down the coast. The area spans both Modern Orthodox day schools and yeshivish-tradition schools, with significant Chabad and pluralistic options. Florida's expanding education savings account programs make this region unusually accessible for families considering private Jewish education.

We currently list 50 Jewish day schools across 11 cities in this region. Click any city name to see school details.

Schools by city

Aventura, FL

Boca Raton, FL

Davie, FL

Hallandale, FL

Hollywood, FL

Miami, FL

Miami Beach, FL

North Miami Beach, FL

Plantation, FL

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Surfside, FL

Common questions about Jewish day schools in South Florida

What's the difference between a Jewish day school and a yeshiva?

Both teach a dual curriculum combining Judaic studies with general academic subjects, but "yeshiva" typically refers to schools in the yeshivish or Orthodox tradition with a heavier Torah-study focus. "Jewish day school" is the broader umbrella. See our guide to how Jewish schools differ.

Do we need to be religious to send our children?

No. Many Jewish day schools — particularly community and pluralistic schools, Conservative-movement schools, and Modern Orthodox schools that accept all affiliations — serve families across the full observance spectrum. Some schools require synagogue membership or minimum observance; most don't.

Is the posted tuition what we'll actually pay?

Usually not. Almost every Jewish day school has a financial aid program, and the "collected average" tuition across the cohort is typically 30–40% below the posted rate. Our analysis of how yeshiva tuition really works walks through the three funding engines — staff benefits, tuition committee assessments, and donor underwriting — using IRS 990 data from 98 schools.

How do we pick the right school for our family?

The practical fit factors are grade range, religious orientation (hashkafa), community character, distance from home, and what the tuition actually comes to after aid. Our matching quiz asks about each of these in about five minutes and produces a shortlist of schools that fit your family specifically.

Not sure which school fits?

Answer five questions about your child's grade, your location, and your community preferences — we'll show you the schools that match in South Florida.

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Data sourced from the federal NCES Private School Survey and IRS Form 990 filings where available. We do not publish street addresses, phone numbers, enrollment counts, or our internal classification data. Research methodology · Missing a school?