Yavneh Day School

We have a great local public school but I can't seem to tear my kids away from Yavneh. It's an enriching rewarding community. The science and math programs are amazing. There is a strong emphasis on fitness and athletics. Art and music is also great. There is a continuous flow of celebrations and events for Jewish holidays as well as for Thanksgiving and MLK day and others. It's a wonderful school and I recommend it for families of any level of Judiasm (one parent Jewish, or both, and different levels of observation)
--Submitted by a parent

Hidden Gem!!!! We were really turned off when exploring our local public school options because of the emphasis on test scores, the cutting of art and music programs, and the class sizes of 30. That's ultimately why we chose to look at private schools. We were looking for a strong, engaging academic program where our kids would be challenged and noticed, and Yavneh stood out in this regard. The emphasis is on "real" learning -- critical thinking, problem solving, writing, inquiry, leadership, creative expression, and social-emotional intelligence. Classes are small, and teachers are warm, dedicated and creative. They differentiate work based on each student's level. We love the Singapore math curriculum with two teachers teaching math in each lower school class. Art, music, and PE every week. We're not affiliated with a synagogue, and are not particularly observant Jews and we really feel comfortable here. Bottom line: My husband and I feel really lucky that our kids are having such a rich educational experience, and are looking forward to being part of the middle school when it comes time.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids cried when they had to miss a day of school last week. They love their teachers, and they feel completely engaged in the learning process. The academics have really matured over the past few years to an impressive level, with a dynamic middle school. And the feeling of support and caring is incredible. The kids graduate with a maturity and confidence unusual in their age group.
--Submitted by a parent

Yavneh is a small school with a family atmosphere. Ask any child about any other child in any grade, and they will know one another. Academics are stronger than people realize or would think from a Jewish Day School. But the school is in Silicon Valley, and the kids coming out of Yavneh have to compete with kids coming out of the best public schools -- and they do so quite well. Last year, 66% of Yavneh children scored at 95% or higher in at least one area of the ERB.
--Submitted by a parent

Class size listed here is not accurate. Technology in classrooms at the elementary level is almost nonexistent. Discipline is almost nonexistent.