Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers for families exploring St. Pete Jewish Academy.
What would you like to know?
What ages or grades do you serve?
St. Pete Jewish Academy is launching with a founding cohort of VPK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students.
We are intentionally starting small so we can do this right — building a strong foundation, a warm school culture, and an exceptional learning experience from the very beginning. Our plan is to grow with this cohort, adding grades over time.
As St. Petersburg continues to grow, we are here to thoughtfully fill a need for a high-quality Jewish day school rooted in community, identity, and modern learning.
Who does St. Pete Jewish Academy serve?
St. Pete Jewish Academy is designed to serve Jewish families with at least one Jewish parent who are raising their children in a Jewish home.
We are a pluralistic, non-denominational Jewish school that welcomes families from across the Jewish spectrum, united by a shared commitment to Jewish life, learning, and connection to Israel.
Is St. Pete Jewish Academy religious?
St. Pete Jewish Academy is proudly Jewish but not religiously prescriptive.
We celebrate Jewish holidays, teach Hebrew, and weave Jewish values into daily life in ways that are joyful, meaningful, and accessible.
While families may practice differently at home, there is no single “right way” to be Jewish at our school, and families do not need to observe at a particular level to feel at home.
What will the learning and teaching style look like?
As a small Jewish school, we will be able to closely monitor how each child learns and adapt our teaching in real time.
With a small group of students and dedicated secular and Judaic studies teachers, learning will be personalized, interest-driven, and responsive to each child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Our approach reflects thoughtful, modern teaching practices — observing progress, adjusting instruction, and supporting children as individuals rather than teaching to a single model. We prioritize teachers who are deeply invested in their students and excited to build meaningful learning experiences in a close-knit community.
