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Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School

Jewish day school · Grades K–5

Knoxville, TN

8042 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Jewish school in Knoxville
  • Growing: enrollment up 77% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011

Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School is a Jewish private school in Knoxville, Tennessee, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 55 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 77% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
55
Teachers
8.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 27 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    31’11–1230’13–1432’15–1629’17–1835’19–2053’21–2255’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K10
    19
    24
    312
    49
    511

    Student body

    White91%
    Black5%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School

    What grades does Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School serve?

    Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School?

    About 55 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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