Levey Day School

Levey Day School accepts applications for Preschool through 3rd Grade, offering small class sizes in an inclusive Jewish day school environment.

After Care Enrichment is offered Monday through Friday, after school.

Judaics at Levey are studies of Jewish values, culture, and history.

Levey Day School holds accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), reflecting its commitment to high standards in early childhood education.

David Brenerman attended Portland Hebrew (Levey) Day School from grades 1 to 6 and later graduated from Portland High School in the top 10 of his class. He earned a BA in Government from Clark University and an MPA from the University of Maine in Orono.

Trina Carroll, a parent of four children—three of whom attended Levey—has been appointed Head of School. She holds a Master’s in Psychology with a focus on Childhood and Adolescent Development and is completing a Doctorate in Education.

We are currently looking for Guest Teachers for Hebrew Language and General Education.

Levey is committed to enrolling exceptional students in the greater Portland area and partners with families who wish to make a strong commitment to their child's education.

Levey Day School is a distinguished not-for-profit educational institution governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees.

B.A. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Holistic and Integrative Health, University of Southern Maine

Founded in 1952 as Portland Hebrew Day School, Levey is Maine’s only Jewish day school accredited by the State of Maine and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It added a preschool program in 2024.

Levey Day School is embarking on a strategic transformation to ensure long-term sustainability and educational excellence.

Levey Day School aims to provide a diverse, values-driven education that develops critical thinking, creativity, and emotional well-being in students.

Debbie Kanter, a 30-year educator at Levey, has shaped the school’s culture through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership, particularly with young students.

Levey is Northern New England's independent Jewish day school. From Pre-K onward, students are empowered to be their best selves everyday. Class sizes are small, encouraging strong, positive student connections with peers and adults.