Contra Costa Jewish Day School

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Contra Costa Jewish Day School (CCJDS) is a 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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,575
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Contra Costa Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2000

Student Body

Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Contra Costa Jewish Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
k-5: $16575 Middle School: $17375 for 2014-15
% on Financial Aid
40%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Abby Seitelman

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Girl Scouts

Club or Organization:
Chess

Arts and Music Programs:
African Drumming, Art, Drama, Hip Hop Dance, Jewelry making

Recreational Athletic Programs:
5th-8th Basketball Team, 5th-8th Soccer Team

School Notes

  • On line application available on our website www.ccjds.org
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Contra Costa Jewish Day School cost?
Contra Costa Jewish Day School's tuition is approximately $16,575 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Contra Costa Jewish Day School?
The acceptance rate of Contra Costa Jewish Day School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Contra Costa Jewish Day School offer?
Contra Costa Jewish Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is Contra Costa Jewish Day School's ranking?
Contra Costa Jewish Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Contra Costa Jewish Day School?
The application deadline for Contra Costa Jewish Day School is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
CCJDS has consistently provided a warm, loving environment in which my 8th grade son has developed as a confident, well-rounded student. We''re particularly thrilled with the school's commitment to providing Spanish for the middle school, and to the advanced math curriculum. Dean Goldfein is very committed to creating a smooth transition to high school, based on the requirements of our specific school. We''ve been very happy here, and encourage more Reform/secular Jews to apply. This *is* the place for you.
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5  
If you are looking for a school with a great community of families, where faculty really care about your child's success, where there is an emphasis on strong academics and where your child will be happy, then please consider CCJDS! Both my children started CCJDS in Kindergarten. My daughter recently graduated and is now attending a local public school where she is thriving and believes that CCJDS did a great job preparing her for the rigors of high school. My son is in Middle School, he works hard but finds school exciting and is looking forward to his 8th grade class trip to Israel. The faculty at CCJDS is great and make the learning experience so enriching! The school offers quite a bit of financial assistance for families who need. We love CCJDS!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,575
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $14,925 for elementary schools and $20,316 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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