Denver Jewish Day School Pre-K–12 with specialized learning support, college prep, and Judaic education
Denver Jewish Day School serves Pre-K through 12th grade students in a supportive environment designed to meet diverse learning needs. The school's Learning Resource Center actively supports students with a wide range of learning differences, including ADD/ADHD, with dedicated staff trained to provide individualized academic support alongside rigorous college preparatory coursework and Judaic education.
The school's inquiry-based curriculum emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development, with an average class size of 16 students that allows for personalized attention. Students with learning differences benefit from the school's integrated approach, which combines specialized learning support services with access to all general education classes, extracurricular activities, sports programs, and the full school community. The school also offers a Gifted Learner Program, ensuring acceleration opportunities for advanced learners.
Admission is rolling with a February 15 deadline. Annual tuition ranges from $20,800 (Pre-K) to $28,800 (Grade 12), with 49% of families receiving financial aid averaging $10,000. Contact Admissions Director Shayna Friedman at (303) 369-0663 or visit denverjds.org for more information about enrollment and the application process.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students351
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$20,800
Fin. Aid49% receive aid
Est.1975
DeadlineFeb. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s), Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1975 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K: $20,800 K-5: $24,700 6-8: $26,000 9-11: $28,000 12: $28,800 |
| Total Students | 351 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Shayna Friedman |
| Admissions Associate | John Parker |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 49 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 10 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Resource Center supports a wide range of learning differences; Gifted Learner Program offered as well
AP Courses
AP Calculus (A/B)AP EconomicsAP European HistoryAP LanguageAP LiteratureAP US History
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · E-sports · Flag Football · Soccer · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Model UN (Grades 9-12) · Moot Beit Din (Grades 9-12) · Moot Court (Grades 9-12) · School Newspaper · Student Council (Grades 6-12) · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Glee Club (Grades 4-6) · Theatre Club (Grades 6-12) · Theatre Club (Grades K-5) |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) · Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Jewish |
| School Calendar | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1627324883/denverjdsorg/pleutlpiwwjncbm6liv1/PreviewCalendar2021-22SchoolYear3.pdf |
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