Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto serves students in prekindergarten through 8th grade with a commitment to nurturing each child's individual learning needs. The school offers specialized support programs including Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support, recognizing that students with learning differences and attention challenges require tailored instruction and a responsive school community.

The school's academic approach emphasizes a supportive learning environment that balances academic achievement with students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. With an average class size of 20 students and 70 classroom teachers, the school maintains a personalized approach to education. The curriculum integrates general and Jewish studies while building essential 21st-century skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative use of technology—skills that benefit all learners, including those with special needs.

Tuition for the 2025-26 school year ranges from $36,680 (TK) to $44,310 (5th-8th grade), and 50% of students receive financial aid. The school maintains a 95% acceptance rate and welcomes families to contact Admissions Director Valerie Porush Hoffman or Admissions Associate Dina Pritsker Rasovsky to discuss how their programs support students with learning differences and ADHD.