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Kinneret Day School

2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10463-0104 -

School Notes Overview:

The Kinneret Day School of Riverdale has as its mission a commitment to academic excellence, to the teaching of Jewish/American morals and ethics, and to the recognition and acceptance of the plurality of our school population. Its focus is on developing an environment that recognizes the unique individual characteristics of each student and to respect these differences. It is dedicated to provide a strong curriculum that allows student to reach their fullest potential, to develop self-respect and confidence, to think critically and analytically and to become life long learners. It embraces a non-dogmatic approach where children are made to feel comfortable regardless of their religious orientation and background. It is dedicated to teaching Jewish history, customs, holidays, Hebrew language, Bible and about the past, present and future importance of Israel....

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School Overview:

	Kinneret Day School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 9
County	Bronx County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	257 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 27 students
	Grade 4 - 25 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 20 students
	Grade 8 - 27 students
	Grade 9 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	23 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	177 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Kinneret Day School of Riverdale has as its mission a commitment to academic excellence, to the teaching of Jewish/American morals and ethics, and to the recognition and acceptance of the plurality of our school population. Its focus is on developing an environment that recognizes the unique individual characteristics of each student and to respect these differences. It is dedicated to provide a strong curriculum that allows student to reach their fullest potential, to develop self-respect and confidence, to think critically and analytically and to become life long learners. It embraces a non-dogmatic approach where children are made to feel comfortable regardless of their religious orientation and background. It is dedicated to teaching Jewish history, customs, holidays, Hebrew language, Bible and about the past, present and future importance of Israel.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

In the News:

If You're Thinking of Living In/Riverdale, the Bronx; A Community Jealous of Its Open Space (New York Times)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 03:36:51 am
In 1960, the Perkins family donated the 28-acre property to the City of New York. Today, it houses an environmental center, a small art gallery, beautiful gardens and wooded paths overlooking the 97-acre Riverdale Park and the river.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10463)	School Zip (10463)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	65,576 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$40,497	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.5 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	27% / 73%	41% / 59%