Desert Jewish Academy in Chandler, AZ, is a co–ed Jewish private school serving kindergarten through 6th grade in a large city community.
The school has an enrollment of 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 across 5 teachers.
Desert Jewish Academy's student body includes 3.13% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity.
This K–6 private school operates within the city locale and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
Compared to other Chandler elementary schools, Desert Jewish Academy maintains a smaller enrollment and lower student–teacher ratio.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Desert Jewish Academy?
The application deadline for Desert Jewish Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Jewish Academy is Valley Christian Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adobe West (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Desert Sun Child Development Center (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
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Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
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