The Directory

Jewish Day Schools & Yeshivas

A growing, community-built directory of Jewish day schools, yeshivas, and Hebrew academies across the United States. From early childhood through high school, these are the schools raising the next generation with a Jewish education, browse by state and city.

California

16 schools listed →

More States Coming

291 schools and growing.

Looking for a specific school? Search all 291 listings by name or city.

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Choosing a Jewish School

Jewish day schools and yeshivas combine a strong general education with Jewish studies, Hebrew, and Torah, in an environment where Jewish identity is nurtured rather than set aside. They range widely in approach, from community and pluralistic day schools to Orthodox yeshivas, and finding the right fit depends on your family's values, your child's needs, and the community around the school.

Use the directory to browse by state and city, then open any school for its location, website, and contact details. Admissions, tuition, grade levels, and hashkafah are best confirmed with each school directly, and most welcome prospective families for a visit.

Types of Jewish Schools

Community & Pluralistic Day Schools

Welcoming students from across the Jewish spectrum, blending rigorous secular studies with Jewish learning and values.

Solomon Schechter / Conservative

Day schools rooted in the Conservative movement, with strong Hebrew and traditional-egalitarian practice.

Yeshivas & Orthodox Day Schools

Torah-centered education, often with separate tracks for boys and girls and a strong limudei kodesh curriculum.

Hebrew Academies

Established Jewish schools serving their local communities, frequently spanning early childhood through high school.

This directory is a free, informational resource. Every school is different, and the best way to know if one is right for your family is to visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Jewish schools are in the JewSA directory?

The directory currently lists 291 Jewish day schools, yeshivas, and Hebrew academies across 32 states, and it keeps growing as the community adds and corrects listings.

How do I find a Jewish school near me?

Browse by state and then by city, or use search to look up a school by name or city. Each listing shows the location, website, and contact details.

What should I look for when choosing a school?

Jewish day schools range from community and pluralistic schools to Orthodox yeshivas, so the right fit depends on your family's values and your child's needs. Admissions, tuition, grade levels, and hashkafah are best confirmed with each school directly, and most welcome a visit.

Is the JewSA schools directory free?

Yes. It is a free, community-built informational resource. If a school is missing or out of date, you can suggest an addition or correction.

Missing or Out of Date?

Don't see a school, or spot something that needs fixing? Let us know and we'll add it or update the details. This is a free, informational community directory.

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