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#84 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 3% of private schools
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Elementary School
450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94306. The school serves approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 97.4th 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. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $186,479, where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 15 public schools in Palo Alto, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,479
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,927/mo
Population
27,527
College Educated
80.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
41
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|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 8.8 |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary Carson, CA | 8.8 |
| BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| BOWMAN SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
What grades does Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School serve?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Hausner Jewish 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 Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School rank in CA?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is ranked #84 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School a private school?
Yes, Gideon Hausner 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 494-8200
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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