Tehiyah Day School
School Notes Overview:
Tehiyah is a Jewish Community Day School committed to serving a diverse student body, maintaining academic excellence, and instilling in its students a love of learning, respect for individual differences, and a deep appreciation of Jewish values and culture. Tehiyah Day School’s education aspiration is to combine scholastic achievement in general studies with the richness of Jewish learning. To that end, Tehiyah structures its varied education programs to promote four basic goals: excellence in general studies, math, science, and humanities; depth of Judaic experience and knowledge of Hebrew; appreciation of the visual and performing arts and computer; and fostering the generous spirit of the child as an individual within our community. The school strives to realize its values in all aspects of its daily operations, combining Jewish and general studies and cognitive achievements with social and emotional development....
School Overview:
Tehiyah Day School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Contra Costa County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 309 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 33 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 38 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Tehiyah is a Jewish Community Day School committed to serving a diverse student body, maintaining academic excellence, and instilling in its students a love of learning, respect for individual differences, and a deep appreciation of Jewish values and culture. Tehiyah Day School’s education aspiration is to combine scholastic achievement in general studies with the richness of Jewish learning. To that end, Tehiyah structures its varied education programs to promote four basic goals: excellence in general studies, math, science, and humanities; depth of Judaic experience and knowledge of Hebrew; appreciation of the visual and performing arts and computer; and fostering the generous spirit of the child as an individual within our community. The school strives to realize its values in all aspects of its daily operations, combining Jewish and general studies and cognitive achievements with social and emotional development.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94530) | School Zip (94530) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 23,121 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 62% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,905 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Montessori Community School - 35 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Crestmont School - 66 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Windrush School - 258 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- St. David School - 179 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- St John The Baptist - 300 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, Zip 94530
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