Desert Jewish Academy in Chandler, AZ, is a co–ed Jewish private school serving kindergarten through 6th grade in a large city community.
The school has an enrollment of 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 across 5 teachers.
Desert Jewish Academy's student body includes 3.13% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity.
This K–6 private school operates within the city locale and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
Compared to other Chandler elementary schools, Desert Jewish Academy maintains a smaller enrollment and lower student–teacher ratio.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Desert Jewish Academy?
The application deadline for Desert Jewish Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Jewish Academy is Valley Christian Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adobe West (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Desert Sun Child Development Center (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare ![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
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(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare ![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 W Summit Pl
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3475
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 W Shawnee Dr
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 472-3700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2207 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 855-6325
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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