Desert Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–6
Chandler, AZ
3400 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Desert Jewish Academy is a Jewish private school in Chandler, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 19 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 179 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 19
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 179 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Desert Jewish Academy whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Desert Jewish Academy
What grades does Desert Jewish Academy serve?
Desert Jewish Academy serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Desert Jewish Academy?
About 19 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Jewish Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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