Tehiyah Day School

2603 Tassajara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA, 94530-0945
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
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported Learning Specialists on Staff
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in
Student Body
Total Students 239 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 51%
Admissions Director Amy Utstein
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Flag Football Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

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Tehiyah Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Family School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Arlington Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Windrush School
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Crestmont School
Gr. K-6 | 0.7 mi. away
St John The Baptist
Gr. K-9 | 1.1 mi. away

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