We send our daughter to CHA. She entered into 1st grade this year. We've been paying close attention to how San Diego is handling the reopening of schools and can confidently say CHA did everything right. CHA was one of the few schools diligent enough to get clearance to open. From what I hear, this was no small accomplishment. This type of excellence is exactly why we send our daughter to this school. The community behind CHA I can only describe as one of the best communities in America. It's really an honor if your child gets to attend CHA. read more

Absolutely the warmest, most welcoming place for my 4 year old. Teachers are the sweetest, accommodating to each child's need. Very clean with superb outside play area. Keeping now strictly all covid recommendations. Very stimulating activities for the kids. Teachers are multilingual. Constant communication between preK and families, that personally I really appreciate. read more

It's a dream to have your kids grow up in a place that feels like home! The warmth and love makes my kids jump out of bed every morning excited to go to their favorite place! Yes school! The teachers are the best and we recommend everyone to send their kids for a good moral and Jewish education!! read more

The preschool has very poor communication with parents. They do not let you know about your child's day (eat, nap, bathroom, incidents, etc.). The school has cliques and will treat you like an outcast if you're not a part of one of them. Overpriced considering the very short hours they are opened and many holidays they are closed. My experience was it was all about the money and not about the children. Also made my one year old get COVID test monthly, which I felt was a bit invasive for a child so small, especially considering the teachers did not wear masks half the time. They would also send my child have with injuries very frequently. read more

I'm sad to update my review. Teachers are wonderful, but administration and leadership are not. :(

When all SDUSD schools are closed, the Chabad Hebrew Academy is OPEN his door to welcome students back to campus. The commitments & dedications in education of CHA rendered to the kids are second to none!! The inclusion culture in CHA makes us feel warm, and welcomed right away. My son felt sad at beginning when he learned he couldn't go back to his old school this year. While after 3 days at CHA, he even told me he can continue staying at the school after COVID-19. Everyone at CHA from teachers, staff, administrators to the security guards are all kind, nice, and happy. I know I made a right decision for my son. We cannot say enough thank you to all the staff at CHA for your love, dedications, and support given to the kids and families in these challenging times. You are our HEROS!!! read more

We have two kids enrolled in the school, first grade and preschool. They both are having an amazing time. The school is also going above and beyond during Covid by separating the class, learning outside, frequent sanitizer use, as well as temperature checks in the morning. Would highly recommend this school to everyone. read more

I really like chabad Hebrew Academy! All my kids have been through it (all 7 of them) the teachers are incredible, the kids love going it and we are thankful for all their support during this time of crisis read more

After two years of working with Chabad Hebrew Academy I've been very impressed with the staff and all those here that make it such a great learning environment. A beautiful campus, positive attitude and dedication to the kids is always the priority. read more

Choosing to send my kids to private Jewish school was a big decision and I did a lot of research before selecting CHA. I literally looked around the world for a school where we could have it all... a world-class, progressive education AND a school that would instill the values and the sense of Jewish identity that my wife and I treasure so much. We wanted both and we were not prepared to compromise on either. We ended up moving to San Diego (from outside of the US) so the our kids could go to CHA. That is how exceptional this school is. From our first visit you could see this wasn't an average school. The campus is breathtaking. It's vibrant, open, full of light,.. It is built for kids to love and they do. Every detail, from the way the classrooms are set up to how each each class in broken up into multiple groups per topic is carefully put together to draw out each individual child's real potential. The atmosphere is open and welcoming and the student body is diverse yet all share a passion for being Jewish and learning. I can go on and on but I won't. I will just say that we are very thankful that we found a school where our kids can learn and grow on every level (from academics to ethics) and where we feel at home. read more

Being at Chabad Hebrew Academy feels like we are at home. The love, attention and education the kids receive on a day to day basis is like no other. The atmosphere of the classroom (from the decor to the teachers) makes each child feel welcomed and loved. We highly recommend CHA for any child/family who is looking to have an incredible school experience. You wont regret it. read more

Just before my son was 12 weeks old, a friend in our playgroup recommended CHA's infant program. I told her that we are not so religious and are reform, so it wasn't for us. She said that's ok - it's open to everyone and is a very loving environment on a beautiful campus. I took a tour and saw that she was right - caregivers, teachers, and administrators are of different religious backgrounds and cultures, and the school (from infant through 8th grade) is on a beautiful and modern campus in woodsy Scripps Ranch (they recently installed solar power). Nearly 5 years later, our son is about to graduate from CHA's Montessori preschool and is very ready for kindergarten both in terms of academics and maturity even though he won't turn 5 until July. When I've attended the parents' nights each year, I've been blown away by what preschoolers there are learning - not only math, etc, in a project oriented environment but also life skills like sewing, cleaning up, and hands-on "jobs." His teachers have been remarkable - loving and nurturing, and he has really loved them. At age 2.5, he came home singing the hebrew alphabet, and knows words, songs, prayers and all about the holidays- things I didn't begin learning until I began Sunday school at my son's current age. Many of his teachers are from different countries as well as many of his classmates' parents, and many speak hebrew and other languages. Initially I was concerned that the school would be too religious for us. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the welcoming culture that is Chabad with no pressure to participate in anything more than we wanted to. We attended a few services and some activities at school and still participated at other congregations. We've made great friends with other CHA parents and absolutely love the sense of community there from people of various types of jewish backgrounds. I strongly recommend the incredible preschool at CHA. A heartfelt thank you to CHA's amazing teachers and staff - Morah Esther, Ms. Anita, Morah Sylvia, Morah Keren, Ms. DiCarlo, Ms. Cindee and many more at CHA! read more

CHA preschool is a very warm environment. All of our kids attended CHA preschool and we were very satisfied. The Montessori education is top notch and they successfully blend secular and jewish learning. We love CHA!!! read more

My children have been at the CHA preschool for several years, and we have been extremely pleased with both our experience with the school and our children's experience as students. They offer a supportive and communicative environment for parents, the administrative and teaching staff always have made time to discuss my children's progress with me and to listen to my ideas or concerns. From a religious perspective, they focus on forming a strong Jewish identity in the preschool and it has proven to be a beautiful learning experience for my children. My daughter graduated from CHA preschool last year and was more than ready for Kindergarten. The campus is safe, clean, family oriented, they offer many opportunities for families to be involved at the school. I would highly recommend CHA read more

I have had the most incredible experience with CHA preschool. I have my three children in the school and they absolutely love every minute of their day. The warmth, nurture, dedication of the teachers and staff is phenomenal. I drop my children off with peace of mind and a full heart. We love CHA and are so grateful for our terrific teachers. read more

I send my kids to school. It is the best private Jewish school in Southern California. The teachers are professional and truly care about kids. My children are gaining skills they would not find at home or on public school. read more

We just started this year at the preschool and have been thrilled all around! My favorite is that the energy on campus is of complete happiness at all times! Teachers and kids alike genuinely seem content to be there! read more

I'm afraid I have seen quite the opposite of Emily's review. In fourth grade they are about 1:24 kids per teacher. Perhaps Emily's child is in pre-school? At School system is split into Teacher + Rabbi pairing, the experience we had with the teachers was great, yet the Rabbis didn't make Torah fund of the children at all as their skills and attitude seems to be two centuries ago. The biggest issue I found with the system is with the atmosphere and the kids attitude towards one another. We experienced so many cases they were annoying, bullying and search for weaknesses in other. It seems much more hostile then any public school we experienced. Warning to the parents, if you try to leave in the middle of the year they charge for the rest of the year, be warned. read more

We've been at CHA for over 3 years now having come from top east coast private schools beforehand (full disclosure: I sat on the board of one.) Multiple friends of ours are in other local private or jewish day schools and we've gained a fairly extensive understanding of the varying quality and programming of education offerings in the region. Unreservedly, we can share that CHA has one key component that is unique to them, bar none. Of course we expect brilliant academics, tolerant Jewish values and balanced extra curricular offerings. As well as great teachers, nurturing environment, individualized and advanced course work, college prep, long lasting relationships, cutting edge campus, great leadership and a diverse student body. CHA gets a check for each of these factors. The one factor that makes it truly unique is the overall school culture of a commitment to constantly learn, grow and improve. This culture is not just at the top but all the way through teachers, students and staff. They are never willing to sit on their laurels and enjoy the praise rather, they consistently seek to improve student learning and achievement and the student and family experience. Kudos for role modeling life-long learning for our children! read more

I'm an alumnus and my daughter is now in her third year. We're not a practicing family. Teachers show tremendous warmth, caring, academic rigor and differentiation for each child as well as a multitude of opportunities available. Middle School is a particular highlight where they have the perfect balance of opportunities, athletics and classes in a supportive and personally caring environment. Teachers develop great relationships with the kids and students respond by working their hardest for their teachers. Strongly recommend. read more

If you are looking for a Jewish private school with great academics, this is the place to come. I have 4 kids and all 4 attend the school. One already graduated and when he got to high school he was well prepared. He was prepared academically on both Judaic and secular subjects. My other 3 kids are still attending the school and are loving it. They have great friends and great teachers, what else can I wish for? read more

Amazing school. From the administration to the teachers, the school is great. Also the parents and kids are wonderful. We have been have happy with both secular and religious courses. This is just a warm, nurturing school. read more

CHA is phenomenal! The moment my husband and I walked through CHA with Shelly we knew this was the place for our daughter. I had heard so many good things about CHA I had to check it out myself. Being of Non- Jewish descent, I wasn't sure how we were going to be accepted. We were instantly welcomed and made to feel welcome. My daughter is in her first year of school and I am very impressed with what CHA has to offer! The student:teacher ratio is amazing! My daughter and her fellow peers get a lot of personalized attention, because the student:teacher ratio is so low. She can learn and excel at a faster rate, because the teachers have more time to invest into each student. Another observation I have made is that the teachers don't just jump into the academic side of teaching. They first take the time to teach your child the behaviors of "How to Learn". They teach them how to sit patiently and focus in order to be able to take in what is being taught for their lesson that day. Another thing that I have observed is that the teachers also pay attention to peer interactions as to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment. This school is not only amazing, because of the students and teachers, but it is amazing as a whole community. There is a fun upbeat atmosphere as you are entering the school grounds with lively music and one of the staff members greeting you everyday with a genuine smile. The entirety of the staff are invested into your child and so are the parents that are involved with extracurricular activities such as the PTO. I really can't say enough good things about CHA. If you want your child to be taught academics and how to be an all around good person in society I highly recommend CHA. read more

We have had 3 kids attend this amazing school since preschool. Our first is now graduating 8th grade. I can't put our feelings about this school into words. It's a family and our kids have grown into beautiful people because of it. The staff is amazing and the environment even better. Go Blue Stars!!! read more

Wonderful, incredible, amazing school - gorgeous grounds, Wasc accreditation and Judaics and Hebrew program that teaches your child to question and be a kind compassionate person. I have three kids at chabad - came for a site visit and never left! Love the community and families there. read more

I had to go back to work when my first born was 4 months old. I could not have left him in a more warm and welcoming environment. He loved it and I loved it! Two years later we had twins and when they turned one I enrolled both of them without even looking anywhere else as I knew they would be in the best care. Six years later, all three kids are still there. First grade and two at pre school. The preschool is outstanding and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an infant class or preschool. Kindergarten was an amazing experience both for us as parents and for our boy. The ratio of 4 teachers with 21 kids is almost never heard of. First grade is also amazing... Great teachers and the teacher to student ratio is noteworthy. I would highly recommend CHA to anyone looking for Judaic studies. There is great balance of Judaica, general studies, etc. The warmth of the staff, the parents and office team is amazing. We hope to stay for many years to come. read more

1/2 day is spent on religion. Not much Arts. Closed door policy. Good secular teachers. No counselor, not permanent art teacher, kids love science lab. Parents ask for more and not accommodated. Need a great principal like jaffe who stays. High turn over of staff. Some dedicated teachers, but keep the good ones. Use parents skills and education to help school. Keep good academic principal to run school. Decrease amount of time Jewish studies so more time to learn. Bring together school and parents. Strong academic leader. read more