Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Palo Alto, CA
450 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Jewish school in Palo Alto
- Serving families in Palo Alto since at least 2011
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is a Jewish private school in Palo Alto, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 277 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 277
- Teachers
- 33.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 137 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% 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
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 Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
What grades does Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School serve?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School?
About 277 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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