Denver Jewish Day School

In 1975, a small seed was planted. This seed, the Theodor Herzl Day School, blossomed with just 14 students. It was located on South Wabash Street, right here where Denver Jewish Day School now stands. Four years later, another sapling emerged, the Rocky Mountain Hebrew Academy. These two, separate yet connected by their shared Jewish heritage, eventually intertwined. In 2002, they merged, becoming the Denver Campus for Jewish Education. This marked a significant moment for Denver Jewish Day School. The school’s journey reflects the growth and evolution of the Jewish community in Denver. This wasn’t just a merger of two schools. It was the unification of a community’s dream for a comprehensive Jewish education. Later, in 2010, the school adopted its current name: Denver Jewish Day School. Today, Denver Jewish Day School serves over 320 students from pre-K to 12th grade. The campus itself is a testament to this growth. Spanning 24 acres, it houses a lower division for younger students and an upper division complete with classrooms, lockers, and a full-size gymnasium. The school’s sports teams, the Tigers, compete in various sports. There’s even a half-acre urban farm, known as the Farmette. It offers hands-on learning experiences with gardens, goats, chickens, and a greenhouse. Denver Jewish Day School is more than just bricks and mortar. It represents a vibrant community, a place where students not only learn but grow intellectually, socially, spiritually, and ethically.