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Austin Jewish Academy

Jewish day school · Grades K–8

Austin, TX

7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish day schools nationwide

Austin Jewish Academy is a Jewish private school in Austin, Texas, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 103 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
103
Teachers
18.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 56 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    119’13–14126’15–16106’17–1895’19–20128’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K13
    117
    211
    312
    420
    54
    62
    712
    812

    Student body

    White96%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Austin Jewish Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Austin Jewish Academy

    What grades does Austin Jewish Academy serve?

    Austin Jewish Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Austin Jewish Academy?

    About 103 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Austin Jewish Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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