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#90 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 40% of private schools

Pardes Jewish Day School

Elementary School

12753 N SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Private

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#90 of 225

In Scottsdale

#5 of 17

public schools

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Pardes Jewish Day School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Scottsdale · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.3/10

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About Pardes Jewish Day School

Pardes Jewish Day School is a private elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. Pardes Jewish Day School serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Pardes Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it comparesOn par with AZ schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Pardes Jewish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Pardes Jewish Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pardes Jewish Day School compares to 40 public schools serving similar grades in Scottsdale, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
297
This School
vs
489
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
8.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 3% vs 0%
Asian 0.7% vs 0%
Pardes Jewish Day School Scottsdale Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Pardes Jewish Day School (this school) 6.6
Cocopah Middle School 8.2
Sequoya Elementary School 9.4
Desert Shadows Elementary School 9.1
Desert Shadows Middle School 7.4
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus 7.8
Redfield Elementary School 9.4
Cochise Elementary School 9.1
Horizon High School 7.5
Scottsdale Country Day School 9.3
Liberty Elementary School 7.7
Sunrise Middle School 6.6
Cheyenne Traditional School 9.1
Desert Canyon Middle School 8.3
Copper Canyon Elementary School 8.7
Desert Canyon Elementary 9.4
Laguna Elementary School 8.2
Grayhawk Elementary School 8.1
Pueblo Elementary School 9.4
Copper Ridge School 8.2
Mohave Middle School 7.8

Showing 20 of 40 schools. View all schools in Scottsdale

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 15%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 297
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic 3.0%
Asian 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12753 N SCOTTSDALE RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pardes Jewish Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sequoya Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Redfield Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sonoran Sky Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.1 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scottsdale, see our Scottsdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Sonoran Sky Elementary School Phoenix 0.1 mi 9.3
DESERT SKY MONTESSORI Scottsdale 0.2 mi
THUNDERBIRD CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scottsdale 0.4 mi 6.0
THUNDERBIRD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Scottsdale 0.5 mi 7.8
RAINBOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CACTUS Scottsdale 1.0 mi
Sandpiper Elementary School Phoenix 1.2 mi 9.2
Cocopah Middle School Scottsdale 1.2 mi 8.2
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY Scottsdale 1.4 mi 6.6
Sequoya Elementary School Scottsdale 1.4 mi 9.4
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Scottsdale 1.5 mi
Chaparral High School Scottsdale 1.8 mi 7.7
CHAPARRAL CHRISTIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Scottsdale 1.8 mi
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus Scottsdale 1.9 mi 7.8
Desert Shadows Elementary School Scottsdale 1.7 mi 9.1
Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale 1.8 mi 7.4
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Phoenix 2.1 mi 8.4
FUSION SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale 2.7 mi 6.5
Cochise Elementary School Scottsdale 2.6 mi 9.1
Redfield Elementary School Scottsdale 2.4 mi 9.4
Horizon High School Scottsdale 2.6 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85254 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,885

Median Home Value

$701,900

Median Rent

$1,954/mo

Population

46,655

College Educated

60.3%

Homeownership

72.9%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

45.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pardes Jewish Day School

What grades does Pardes Jewish Day School serve?

Pardes Jewish Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pardes Jewish Day School?

Pardes Jewish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pardes Jewish Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pardes Jewish Day School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pardes Jewish Day School rank in AZ?

Pardes Jewish Day School ranks #90 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Pardes Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pardes Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pardes Jewish Day School a private school?

Yes, Pardes Jewish Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Pardes Jewish Day School a religious school?

Pardes Jewish Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
297
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County

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