Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Northridge, CA
17701 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Northridge
- Smaller classes than 89% of Jewish day schools in California
- Serving families in Northridge since at least 2011
In Northridge, California, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 339 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Jewish elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 339
- Teachers
- 91 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 168 girls, 171 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Jewish elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 74% of Jewish elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 35 Jewish elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
What grades does Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School serve?
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School?
About 339 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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