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South Peninsula Hebrew Day School

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8

Sunnyvale, CA

1030 Astoria Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Sunnyvale
  • Smaller classes than 74% of Jewish day schools in California
  • Serving families in Sunnyvale since at least 2011

In Sunnyvale, California, South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Jewish elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 183 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
125
Teachers
27.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 19 girls, 106 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
183 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 74% of Jewish elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Jewish elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 35 Jewish elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    152’11–12163’13–14172’15–16178’17–18171’19–20158’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K87
    K18
    121
    222
    312
    417
    56
    614
    77
    88

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about South Peninsula Hebrew Day School

    What grades does South Peninsula Hebrew Day School serve?

    South Peninsula Hebrew Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend South Peninsula Hebrew Day School?

    About 125 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School?

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

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