Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fairfax, VA
4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Fairfax
- Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Serving families in Fairfax since at least 2011
Gesher Jewish Day School is a Jewish private school in Fairfax, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 140 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 140
- Teachers
- 26.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
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
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gesher Jewish Day School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships 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 Gesher Jewish Day School
What grades does Gesher Jewish Day School serve?
Gesher Jewish Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Gesher Jewish Day School?
About 140 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gesher Jewish Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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