Pardes Jewish Day School vs. Phoenix Hebrew Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Pardes Jewish Day School is a welcoming community Jewish day school committed to exceptional secular and Jewish education with a focus on academics and character development.
We cultivate students' intellectual engagement and critical thinking while inspiring a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
We believe in a strong partnership between home and school and provide innovative, stimulating, and varied learning opportunities.
We approach Jewish education through the study of text, tradition, language, and history, and encourage a love of Torah, Israel, and Klal Yisrael (the Jewish people).
At Pardes, we recognize students as individuals with their own learning styles, interests, and strengths.
Your child will be known well by their teachers, which creates a sense of security where young learners feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and fail forward.
When they don't succeed on the first try, we provide the encouragement and skills to help them feel comfortable and confident enough to try again.
This cultivates a growth mindset, which enhances learning and achievement.
At the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, we strive for excellence in both our Judaic and General Studies programs.
In order to achieve this goal, our school emphasizes two major elements: academic excellence and personal concern for each child.
It is our goal to help our students develop a strong, positive Jewish identity, a love for Judaism and a deep sense of commitment to and involvement with Israel, the Phoenix Jewish community and our brethren worldwide.
The Phoenix Hebrew Academy, founded in 1965, is a trailblazer in the field of Jewish education in Phoenix.
We are proud of our school's achievements and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to build on our reputation and provide yet another year of quality Torah and secular education to our students, our school and the community.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1993
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Students Body
Total Students
288 students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
31
9
Grade 1 Students
29
8
Grade 2 Students
36
18
Grade 3 Students
29
8
Grade 4 Students
36
12
Grade 5 Students
33
11
Grade 6 Students
30
19
Grade 7 Students
34
15
Grade 8 Students
30
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
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Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(respectful of yourself and other students)
(respectful of yourself and other students)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / May. 30
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,650
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Tuition Notes
sibling discounts and affiliation discount with local congregations
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% on Financial Aid
25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Laurence Harris
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess, Chief Science Officer, Homework Cafe, Judaism and Torah Study, Lower School Basketball Skills Development, Martial Arts Club, Musical Theater Program, Stem Club, Student Government, Various after school athletic opportunities
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