Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is a place for intellectual and spiritual growth. When you enroll your child at Heilicher, you instantly have a partner dedicated to providing a solid foundation for academic success, love of learning, and commitment to community. You will be proud of the person your child becomes.
As a young person swimming with the Rays Swim Team at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, Josie Berman never imagined having the opportunity to represent her country in an international athletic competition. This past summer, however, Josie had the opportunity to do just that, competing as a member of the USA Water Polo Team at the 2017 Maccabiah Games in Israel (often referred to as the "Jewish Olympics").
Driving across the Twin Cities during the fall colors is always beautiful. Especially beautiful when crossing the river. Each day, during the school year, the Kaplan family did just that on their way to the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. The Kaplan family's journey with day school began when Jennifer and her husband Bob were exploring kindergarten options for their eldest daughter.
Alumni Jacob Zweigbaum ('14)and Daniel Vlodaver ('11) have taken their leadership skills developed at Heilicher and integrated them with their passions.
From our expert teachers to our whole-child learning philosophy, explore how Heilicher delivers on its mission to graduate life-long learners, creative thinkers, and self-assured leaders.
Kindergarten is a joyful, nurturing environment for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. Discover how our talented teachers, integrated curriculum, and small class environment work together to create an extraordinary kindergarten experience.
Learn More in KindergartenHeilicher's lower elementary program embraces the innate curiosity of this age group and satisfies a quest for knowledge of the self and the world.Learn More in Lower School
Heilicher's middle school program offers an integrated general and Judaic studies curriculum with emphasis on collaboration, public speaking, and analytical skills development. Stimulating electives, small class sizes, and project-based learning come together in an environment that promotes self-advocacy, self-confidence, and care for others. Learn More in Upper School
Small class sizes and flexible student groupings allow us to tailor lessons to your child, based on his or her own learning style. We challenge students to reach for new heights, teaching academic and organizational skills that allow them to be creative problem-solvers and outstanding communicators who actively engage in their community. We strive to assure that each child feels connected and valued as they expand their knowledge and curiosity.
Heilicher students engage in curricular community service projects within and outside the school walls. It's common to see inter-generational magic with parents, grandparents, and community leaders volunteering in the school. And fun and vibrant after-school programs in the arts, academics, and athletics add an important dimension to round out student life at Heilicher. Explore the Heilicher community.