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#75 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

Elementary School

17701 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA 91325

Last updated: April 2026

Private

330

Students

5.8:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 8th

Grades Served

Top 2%

in CA

About Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is an private elementary school in Northridge, CA 91325. The school serves approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5/10, placing it in the 97.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 13 public schools in Northridge, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School rates higher overall (7.5 vs 6.9 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Northridge, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.8:1

This School

22.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

330

This School

629

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School (this school)	—	330	5.8:1	7.5
Andasol Avenue Elementary	0.4 mi	397	19.9:1	6.4
Darby Avenue Elementary	0.9 mi	390	20.5:1	8.5
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary	1.2 mi	682	25.3:1	7.3
Dearborn Elementary Charter Academy	1.6 mi	519	21.6:1	8.0
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle	1.6 mi	871	20.7:1	8.3
Topeka Charter School For Advanced Studies	1.7 mi	604	23.2:1	7.5
Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies	1.7 mi	599	25:1	7.5
Calahan Street Elementary	1.9 mi	457	21.8:1	4.9
Alfred B. Nobel Charter Middle	1.9 mi	1,839	23.3:1	7.9
Northridge Middle	2.4 mi	724	15.1:1	6.5
Magnolia Science Academy 7	2.7 mi	280	31.1:1	4.6
Napa Street Elementary	2.7 mi	433	20.6:1	6.4
Lorne Street Elementary	2.9 mi	387	21.5:1	5.3

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

Score Breakdown

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 CA.

👥 Classroom Attention

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

A- 7.5 / 10

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Enrollment 330

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

17701 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA 91325

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL Northridge	0.0 mi	340	7.5
GRANADA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Northridge	0.1 mi	54	7.5
Granada Hills Charter Granada Hills	0.3 mi	6,014	7.2
Andasol Avenue Elementary Northridge	0.4 mi	397	6.4
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY Northridge	0.5 mi	95	7.5
San Fernando Valley Academy Northridge	0.5 mi	123	7.5
CASA MONTESSORI Northridge	0.5 mi	15	7.5
Patrick Henry Middle Granada Hills	0.5 mi	1,039	7.2
Northpoint School and Intensive Outpatient Northridge	0.9 mi	28	7.5
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Northridge	0.9 mi	38	7.5
Northridge Academy High Northridge	0.9 mi	916	4.8
Granada Elementary Granada Hills	0.9 mi	350	5.7
Darby Avenue Elementary Northridge	0.9 mi	390	8.5
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Granada Hills	1.0 mi	794	8.1
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Northridge	1.1 mi	191	7.5
Dubnoff School Northridge	1.3 mi	70	7.5
Highland Hall Waldorf School Northridge	1.2 mi	210	7.5
HIGHLAND HALL WALDORF SCHOOL Northridge	1.2 mi	180	7.5
Balboa Gifted/High Ability Magnet Elementary Northridge	1.2 mi	682	7.3
Serenity Kids Academy Granada Hills	1.4 mi	15	6.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL Northridge, CA	340	7.5
Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, CA	367	7.5
Arroyo San Carlos, CA	287	7.5
Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View, CA	335	7.5
Bixby Elementary Hacienda Heights, CA	240	7.5
Burbank Boulevard Elementary North Hollywood, CA	334	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

What grades does Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School serve?

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School?

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School rank in CA?

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is ranked #75 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School a private school?

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

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 330
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 57
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles
Phone: (818) 368-5781
Data Year: 2025–2026

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