Preparing Our Students
To Transform The World

Why AJA?

Founded in 1997, Austin Jewish Academy is a 100-student, K-8, co-ed, pluralistic Jewish Day School located on the beautiful 40-acre campus of the Dell Jewish Community Center. Our graduates are currently attending top colleges and universities including Harvard, Stanford, UT Austin, Rice, Duke, and many others. Through Project-Based Learning, timeless Jewish values, and a tight-knit community, AJA prepares and inspires students to transform the world.

Alumni Spotlight: Kir Kraus

Alumni Spotlight: Kir Kraus

Meet Kir Kraus, a dynamic and accomplished student currently pursuing mathematics at Cornell University with minors in philosophy and jazz studies. From uncovering new patterns in Pascal’s Triangle to performing with elite music ensembles and advocating for civil rights, Kir embodies a unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and leadership.

Why Rabbi Septimus Loves AJA

AJA by the Numbers


11
Average Class Size

40 acres
Campus Acreage

4+
Athletic Championships Last 2 Years

20+
Unique Field Trip Destinations


Random Acts of Kindness

For more than 25 years, Austin Jewish Academy has
inspired a community of students to transform the world.