Kinneret Day School
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....
School Overview:
Kinneret Day School |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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.
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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10463) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 27% / 73% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Horace Mann School - 1749 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Riverdale Country School - 1079 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch - 388 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Dwight-englewood School - 924 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Carol And Frank Biondi Educati - 345 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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