Very Good
#332 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Elementary School
955 RISA RD, Lafayette, CA 94549
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#332 of 1,787
In Lafayette
#2 of 6
public schools
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Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Elementary School in Lafayette · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Contra Costa Jewish Day School is a private elementary school in Lafayette, CA. Contra Costa Jewish Day School serves approximately 192 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Contra Costa Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 192 students, Contra Costa Jewish Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Contra Costa Jewish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Contra Costa 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
BetaHow Contra Costa Jewish Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Lafayette, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 8.7 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | 7.7 |
| M. H. Stanley Middle | 8.9 |
| Springhill Elementary | 9.1 |
| Burton Valley Elementary | 7.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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 CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
955 RISA RD, Lafayette, CA 94549
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Contra Costa Jewish Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Springhill Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Glorietta Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Orinda), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lafayette Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lafayette, see our Lafayette schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette | 0.1 mi | — |
| Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Lafayette Elementary Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| CENTER OF ARTS TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Campolindo High Moraga | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| ST PERPETUA SCHOOL Lafayette | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| St. Perpetua Lafayette | 1.4 mi | — |
| THE CHILD DAY SCHOOL - LAFAYETTE Lafayette | 1.6 mi | — |
| Radiant Blossom Moraga | 1.9 mi | — |
| DIABLO VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lafayette | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Diablo Valley Montessori Lafayette | 1.7 mi | — |
| ORION ACADEMY Moraga | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Glorietta Elementary Orinda | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Donald L. Rheem Elementary Moraga | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| The Springstone School Lafayette | 1.9 mi | — |
| Springhill Elementary Lafayette | 2.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Orinda Intermediate Orinda | 2.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Los Perales Elementary Moraga | 2.9 mi | 7.2 |
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
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stockton, CA | 7.3 |
| Cayucos Elementary Cayucos, CA | 7.3 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 7.3 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Beverly Hills, CA | 7.3 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland, CA | 7.3 |
| Lakeside Elementary Hanford, CA | 7.3 |
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 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa Jewish Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa Jewish Day School is 6:1. 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 ranks #332 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Contra Costa Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Contra Costa Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Contra Costa Jewish Day School a private school?
Yes, Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa Jewish Day School a religious school?
Contra Costa Jewish Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 284-8288
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