Become a Founding Family
Admissions are open for Kindergarten and 1st grade for our founding 2027-2028 school year. This is the moment everything has been building toward – the first families, the first students, and the first class of St. Pete Jewish Academy.
Applications open
Apply online for Kindergarten or 1st grade.
Founders Circle deadline
Apply by this date to secure the Founders Circle tuition discount.
First day of school
Our founding students walk through the doors together.
There is a meaningful reason to apply early.
Families who apply early will secure our Founders Circle tuition discount, which locks in their tuition at $15,000 per year (instead of $18,950) for the first three years. It is our way of honoring the families who believe in this school from day one.
$15,000 tuition, locked for 3 years
Apply by December 31, 2026 to lock in Founders Circle tuition of $15,000 per year for your first three years (standard tuition is $18,950).
Your fee goes to tuition
The $150 application fee is not an extra cost. It is applied directly toward your child’s tuition.
Help build something lasting
Be part of the first class, the first traditions, and the first chapter of a Jewish day school for St. Pete.
Choosing the right school for your child is a heartfelt decision, one that balances excellent academics with the desire to nurture Jewish identity, belonging, and community.St. Pete Jewish Academy
A joyful Jewish school for the whole Jewish community.
We partner with families seeking a joyful, meaningful Jewish experience alongside strong, modern learning.
- Families with at least one Jewish parent
- Pluralistic and non-denominational, welcoming families from across the Jewish spectrum
- United by a shared commitment to Jewish life, learning, and connection to Israel
- Small classes where we watch each child’s learning style closely and adapt teaching in real time
Now accepting applications
$150 application fee, applied in full toward tuition.
Based on the interest we are already seeing, there is a high probability we will also offer a 2nd grade class in our founding year. If you have a rising 2nd grader, please fill out our application of interest – hearing from you directly will help us make this decision.
Five simple steps
The online application takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Your progress saves on your device, so you can stop and come back.
Apply online
Tell us about your child and your family. One application per child.
Pay the $150 fee
Pay securely online. The full amount is applied toward tuition.
Share records
Upload or email any records that apply, such as evaluations or report cards.
Meet with us
A personal conversation with our Head of School and admissions team.
Enroll
Receive your decision and secure your founding spot.
Documents to have ready
- Any educational, diagnostic, or psychological evaluations (including an IEP), if applicable
- For 1st grade: current or most recent report card, and standardized test scores if you have them
A Jewish education should be within reach.
Here is our tuition for the 2027-2028 school year. Step Up For Students scholarships can be applied toward tuition. If you have any questions about tuition costs or assistance, please reach out to us at Admissions@StPeteJewishAcademy.org.
Per year, locked in for 3 years
For families who apply by December 31, 2026. Your tuition rate stays at $15,000 for your first three years.
Per year
For families who apply after the Founders Circle deadline of December 31, 2026.
Can be applied toward tuition
Florida’s scholarship program averages about $8,000 per student. We will help you through the process.
The $150 application fee is applied in full toward your child’s tuition.
Admissions FAQ
What is the Founders Circle tuition discount?
Families who apply early – by December 31, 2026 – secure our Founders Circle tuition discount, which locks in their tuition at $15,000 per year (instead of $18,950) for the first three years. It is our way of honoring the families who believe in this school from day one.
When do applications open?
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open November 1, 2026. We will continue to accept applications after December 31 as space allows, but only applications received by December 31 qualify for the Founders Circle tuition discount.
What does the $150 application fee cover?
The fee is paid online after you submit your application, and the full $150 is applied toward your child’s tuition. Each child needs a separate application. Applications of interest for additional grade levels are free.
Which grades are you enrolling?
We are accepting applications for Kindergarten and 1st grade. We also welcome applications of interest for additional grade levels, with those classes opening based on meeting a minimum enrollment. After that, we will grow with our students, adding one grade each year.
My child will be in 2nd through 5th grade. Can we still join?
We hope so, and we want to hear from you. Based on the interest we are already seeing, there is a high probability we will also offer a 2nd grade class in our founding year. Please submit an application of interest. Classes for additional grade levels will open based on meeting a minimum enrollment, and we will contact you as soon as a decision is made. There is no fee.
Will you offer VPK?
St. Pete Jewish Academy will be hosted in a building that already has a VPK program, so we will not be opening one of our own. Our youngest class will be Kindergarten, and we look forward to welcoming children as they finish VPK and begin their elementary years with us.
How much is tuition?
Founders Circle tuition is $15,000 per year, locked in for your first three years, for families who apply by December 31, 2026. After that, tuition is $18,950 per year. Step Up For Students scholarships, which average about $8,000 per student, can be applied toward tuition. If you have any questions about tuition costs or assistance, please reach out to us at Admissions@StPeteJewishAcademy.org.
Can I save my application and finish later?
Yes. Your answers save automatically on the device and browser you are using, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off.
Who can I talk to before applying?
We would love to meet you. Email Admissions@StPeteJewishAcademy.org and we will set up a time to talk.
Save your family’s founding spot.
Apply by December 31, 2026 to join our first class and secure the Founders Circle tuition discount, locked in for your first three years.
Child entering 2nd through 5th grade? Submit an application of interest at no charge
St. Pete Jewish Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
