The joy of learning – and of belonging – is everywhere. Students are eager to come to school in the morning. Parents cluster in the courtyard and help in the classroom. Students are encouraged to approach their learning passionately and critically so that they may develop strong voices and acquire tools for independent thinking.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent non-profit private school for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. We serve the entire community and are not affiliated with any Jewish denomination.

We are committed to promoting academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning by combining an outstanding general education with meaningful Jewish studies. Our hallmarks are:

• Academic excellence – our median Educational Records Bureau (ERB) scores are in the high 90th percentile. The ERB is the ranking system used by all private schools accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools
• Innovative and creative faculty
• Small student to teacher ratios
• A nurturing environment
• Emphasis on the social component of education; we teach to the whole child
• The seventh grade Philanthropy Project - click here to read the New York Times article about us
• Jewish life and values are integrated throughout our curriculum
• Enrichment through music, arts and athletic programs