Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto serves PreK-8th grade with specialized support for learning differences and ADHD
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.
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $44,310 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Rates for 25-26 School Year: TK: $36,680 K–4th Grade: $40,650 5th–8th Grade: $44,310 |
| Total Students | 335 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Valerie Porush Hoffman |
| Admissions Associate | Dina Pritsker Rasovsky |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 29 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 50 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Jewish |