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#178 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 6% of private schools

Contra Costa Jewish Day School

Elementary School

955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Private
182
Students
7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 6%
in CA

About Contra Costa Jewish Day School

Contra Costa Jewish Day School is an private elementary school in Lafayette, CA 94549. The school serves approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 94.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $231,195, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 5 public schools in Lafayette, Contra Costa Jewish Day School rates higher overall (8.9 vs 7.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Contra Costa Jewish Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Lafayette, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
This School
vs
22.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
182
This School
vs
642
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.9
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Contra Costa Jewish Day School (this school) 8.9
Lafayette Elementary 6.5
Happy Valley Elementary 7.3
M. H. Stanley Middle 6.6
Springhill Elementary 8.6
Burton Valley Elementary 6.6

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 182
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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

955 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette 0.1 mi 8.9
Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette 1.1 mi 7.3
Lafayette Elementary Lafayette 1.0 mi 6.5
CENTER OF ARTS TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Lafayette 1.1 mi 8.9
M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette 1.2 mi 6.6
Campolindo High Moraga 1.6 mi 5.9
ST PERPETUA SCHOOL Lafayette 1.4 mi 8.9
St. Perpetua Lafayette 1.4 mi 8.9
THE CHILD DAY SCHOOL - LAFAYETTE Lafayette 1.5 mi 8.9
Radiant Blossom Moraga 1.9 mi 8.6
DIABLO VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lafayette 1.6 mi 8.9
Diablo Valley Montessori Lafayette 1.6 mi 8.9
ORION ACADEMY Moraga 2.0 mi 8.6
Donald L. Rheem Elementary Moraga 2.2 mi 7.5
Glorietta Elementary Orinda 1.9 mi 7.3
THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette 1.8 mi 8.9
The Springstone School Lafayette 1.8 mi 8.9
Springhill Elementary Lafayette 2.2 mi 8.6
Orinda Intermediate Orinda 2.7 mi 8.0
Acalanes High Lafayette 2.3 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$231,195

Median Home Value

$1,968,500

Median Rent

$2,902/mo

Population

28,247

College Educated

77.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

45.8

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
ALL HALLOWS ACADEMY La Jolla, CA 8.9
All Hallows Academy La Jolla, CA 8.9
Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, CA 8.9
Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles, CA 8.9
CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA 8.9
Gillispie School La Jolla, CA 8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Contra Costa Jewish Day School

What grades does Contra Costa Jewish Day School serve?

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

How many students attend Contra Costa Jewish Day School?

Contra Costa Jewish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa Jewish Day School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Contra Costa Jewish Day School rank in CA?

Contra Costa Jewish Day School is ranked #178 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Contra Costa Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Contra Costa Jewish Day School has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Contra Costa Jewish Day School a private school?

Yes, Contra Costa Jewish 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Contra Costa
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details