Very Good
#394 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 22% of private schools
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Elementary School
450 SAN ANTONIO RD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#394 of 1,787
In Palo Alto
#10 of 18
public schools
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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
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About Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gideon Hausner 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.
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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Greendell | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
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
450 SAN ANTONIO RD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monta Loma Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | — |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 1.1 mi | — |
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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| ALMADEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL San Jose, CA | 7.2 |
| Albert A. Michelson Elementary Avery, CA | 7.2 |
| Alta Elementary Reedley, CA | 7.2 |
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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 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is 5.2:1. 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 ranks #394 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School a private school?
Yes, Gideon Hausner 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 Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School a religious school?
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 494-4402
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