Contra Costa Jewish Day School

955 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA, 94549
Tel: (925)284-8288
Grades: PK - 8 | 162 students
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Contra Costa Jewish Day School (CCJDS) is a Bridge Kindergarten through 8th grade Community Jewish Day School located in Lafayette, CA. At CCJDS the synergy between academic excellence and Jewish knowledge creates an ideal learning environment. Our goal is to graduate children who love learning, respect human diversity, and are able to make positive choices about their lives. We strive to attain this goal by offering an outstanding academic program of general,Judaic and Hebrew studies. We offer small classes in a warm, caring child-centered environment. Our talented faculty work together with students and their families to create a close-knit school community.

School Overview:
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 162 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,575
Tuition Notes k-5: $16575 Middle School: $17375 for 2012-13
% on Financial Aid 40%
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Amy Wittenberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Chess
Drama Girl Scouts
Hip Hop Dance Jewelry making
Lego

School Notes:

  • On line application available on our website www.ccjds.org

    • Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Bentley Upper
Gr. 9-12 | 0.9 mi. away
St Perpetua School
Gr. K-8 | 1.4 mi. away
The Child Day School - Lafayette
Gr. K | 1.5 mi. away
Diablo Valley Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.6 mi. away
Springstone
Gr. 6-12 | 1.8 mi. away

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