" We are so grateful to be part of the Hillel Academy community. With a middle schooler and an elementary student, we’ve seen how the school’s culture of chesed truly shapes our children. They are surrounded by lessons of empathy and compassion, both for one another and the world around them. Hillel is a nurturing community that meets our children’s individual needs while challenging them to excel. It’s a place where our kids are not only learning but growing into kind and thoughtful individuals. "
- Dan, S
Welcome to Hillel Academy!
As Tampa Bay’s only pluralistic Jewish Day school, Hillel Academy serves students from ages 1 through 8th grade with a strong focus on individualized education, academic excellence, and Jewish values. For families searching for a Jewish day school in Tampa, Hillel Academy offers a vibrant community rooted in kindness, curiosity, and respect.
At Hillel Academy, students are known, supported, and inspired to grow through challenging academics and Jewish values. Our well-rounded curriculum integrates general and Judaic studies, arts, athletics, technology, language, and meaningful connections to Israel, developing confident, creative thinkers with a strong sense of identity and community.
Hillel graduates leave prepared to excel in high school and beyond, carrying the knowledge, values, and confidence built here.
Come Discover the Hillel Difference
Where Jewish Values & Academic Excellence Grow Together
At Hillel Academy, your child is more than a student-they are known, supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Our small classes, exceptional academics, dynamic Jewish life, and culture of chesed (kindness) create an environment where students develop confidence, curiosity, character, and a lifelong love of learning.
From the classroom to the stage, athletics, Maker Lab, and beyond, students are encouraged to discover their strengths, explore their passions, and become thoughtful, capable leaders.
Admissions Criteria
At Hillel Academy, we look forward to getting to know each student and family. Our admissions process helps us understand your child’s strengths, needs, and learning journey while ensuring Hillel is a community where they can thrive.
Our Admissions Committee Considers:
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School Records & Report Cards
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Teacher Recommendations
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Student Visit or Shadow Day
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Admissions Assessment, when applicable
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Overall Fit with Hillel’s Learning Community
Continuous Enrollment
Hillel Academy welcomes applications throughout the year, based on space availability. Families interested in joining our community are encouraged to connect with our Admissions team at any time to explore current openings and begin their Hillel journey.
Application Process
Your Hillel Journey Starts Here:
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Discover Hillel: Explore our programs and learn what makes the Hillel experience unique.
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Visit Campus Tour: Visit our school, meet our community, and see Hillel in action.
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Apply: Complete your application and submit the required supporting materials.
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Student Visit: Your child will spend time on campus experiencing Hillel as a student.
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Admissions Review: Once all materials are received, the Admissions Committee will review your child's application.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Investing in Your Child's Future
A Hillel education is an investment in exceptional academics, confidence, character, Jewish identity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
We encourage families who believe Hillel is the right fit for their child to explore the options available.
Bus Transportation
Making Hillel More Accessible
This year, Hillel Academy is pleased to offer round-trip bus transportation for students in Pasco County, South Tampa/Westchase, and Pinellas County, making it easier for families across Tampa Bay to be part of the Hillel community.
Meet Our Director of Admissions, Tracy Gold
For Tracy Gold, Hillel Academy is more than a school-it is a community that has been an important part of her own family’s story. As a parent of Hillel Academy alumni and former Director of the Forman Early Learning Center, Tracy understands the Hillel experience from both a parent and educator perspective.
After a brief time away from Hillel Academy, during which she worked with Jewish college students through Hillel at the University of Tampa, Tracy returned to the community she knows and loves as Director of Admissions.
She enjoys getting to know prospective families, learning what they are looking for in a school, and helping them discover how Hillel Academy can become part of their family’s story, too.
Come, Experience Hillel.
The best way to understand what makes Hillel special is to experience it for yourself. Walk through our classrooms, meet our teachers and students, and discover a community where your child can be known, supported, challenged, and celebrated.