Hausner at a Glance
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade (ages 4–14) community day school that brings together children from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the school draws in students from the San Francisco South Bay Area, the Peninsula and beyond.
Hausner educates kids in the best sense of the word: scholarship but also values, how to be respectful of others, inquisitive, creative and care about your community. These are all great things to learn when you are a child, as they help being a better adult.
-Lulu B., parent
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The Hausner Campus
The four-acre campus features three buildings housed with an excellent library, Beit Tefillah (prayer space), science laboratories, design lab and design studio, art studio, music studio and a state-of-the-art gym; several expansive outdoor play areas and sports fields; an outdoor dining area; a garden; three parking lots and a ring road around the perimeter.
Access to campus is restricted to staff, students, and approved family and community members.
Our Curriculum
The Hausner curriculum fosters independent thinking in a supportive environment. Our students dive deeper and climb higher as they explore STEM, humanities, the arts, Jewish history, language, and culture. They develop the skills they need for the modern world, including problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Facts & Figures
Location: Palo Alto, California
Grade Levels: TK–8th Grade
Schedules:
- School day:
- TK–2rd: 8:30 am–3:15 pm
- 3th–4th: 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- 5th–8th: 8:15 am–3:45 pm
Average yearly enrollment: 300–315 Students
Student-Teacher Ratio in Lower School: 6:1
At Hausner, an enriching education opens the door to limitless opportunity. In a vibrant, encouraging environment that cultivates personal and academic achievement, our students learn actively, ask big questions, and find meaning in repairing the world. From TK through 8th grade, we guide our students’ growth into curious and considerate young people who are more than ready for what’s next.
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Non-discrimination policy
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national and ethnic origin and ensures that they have access to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is a beneficiary of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.