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Irvine Hebrew Day School

Jewish day school · Grades K–8

Santa Ana, CA

1500 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Overall grade: B

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Santa Ana
  • Growing: enrollment up 146% since 2017–18
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Santa Ana, California, Irvine Hebrew Day School is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 91 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 146% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
91
Teachers
14.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 45 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Jewish elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 35 Jewish elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    37’17–1872’21–2291’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K14
    TK13
    111
    216
    313
    47
    57
    65
    72
    83

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

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    What grades does Irvine Hebrew Day School serve?

    Irvine Hebrew Day School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Irvine Hebrew Day School?

    About 91 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Irvine Hebrew Day School?

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