Excellent
#92 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Yavneh Day School
Elementary School
14855 OKA RD STE 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#92 of 1,787
In Los Gatos
#1 of 6
public schools
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About Yavneh Day School
Yavneh Day School is a private elementary school in Los Gatos, CA. Yavneh Day School serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Yavneh Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 153 students, Yavneh 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 6.4:1 students to teachers, Yavneh Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Yavneh 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 |
|---|---|
| Yavneh Day School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Blossom Hill Elementary | 8.1 |
| Raymond J. Fisher Middle | 9.0 |
| Daves Avenue Elementary | 8.8 |
| Alta Vista Elementary | 7.6 |
| Louise Van Meter Elementary | 7.8 |
| Rolling Hills Middle | 8.0 |
| Lakeside Elementary | 5.9 |
| Lexington Elementary | 8.1 |
| C. T. English Middle | 7.9 |
| Loma Prieta Elementary | 7.6 |
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
14855 OKA RD STE 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yavneh Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Daves Avenue Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Capri Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Campbell), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Carlton Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby San Jose), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Gatos, see our Los Gatos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Village Campbell | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Capri Elementary Campbell | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Carlton Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Farnham Charter San Jose | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Raymond J. Fisher Middle Los Gatos | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Learning Pathways Kindergarten San Jose | 1.2 mi | — |
| LEARNING PATHWAYS KINDERGARTEN San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Canyon Heights Academy Campbell | 1.6 mi | — |
| CANYON HEIGHTS ACADEMY Campbell | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| EDISON LEARNING CORP. Campbell | 1.5 mi | — |
| Alta Vista Elementary Los Gatos | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Hillbrook School Los Gatos | 1.8 mi | — |
| ST FRANCES CABRINI CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Jose | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| St. Frances Cabrini Elementary School San Jose | 1.5 mi | — |
| HILLBROOK SCHOOL Los Gatos | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Rolling Hills Middle Los Gatos | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Union Middle San Jose | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95032 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$195,188
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,123/mo
Population
27,682
College Educated
75.9%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Median Age
44.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yavneh Day School
What grades does Yavneh Day School serve?
Yavneh Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yavneh Day School?
Yavneh Day School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yavneh Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yavneh Day School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yavneh Day School rank in CA?
Yavneh Day School ranks #92 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Yavneh Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yavneh Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yavneh Day School a private school?
Yes, Yavneh 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 Yavneh Day School a religious school?
Yavneh Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 984-6700
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