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Shalom School

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–6

Sacramento, CA

2320 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Sacramento
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Sacramento since at least 2011

In Sacramento, California, Shalom School is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 51 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
51
Teachers
8.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 27 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Jewish elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Jewish elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 35 Jewish elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    107’11–1290’13–1478’15–1678’17–1872’19–2093’21–2251’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K111
    K19
    14
    212
    32
    45
    53
    66

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races8%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black4%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Shalom School

    What grades does Shalom School serve?

    Shalom School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Shalom School?

    About 51 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shalom School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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