Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked DC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 518 students
Yearly Tuition: $34,100
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
Pre-K	19
Kind	52
1	57
2	57
3	57
4	57
5	57
6	54
7	54
8	54

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Grade 1 through Grade 5 are tied as the largest grades at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, with 57 students each.

Year Founded

1988

Student Body

Total Students

518 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 50%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

90 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

18 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,100

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Tuition Notes

$34,100 (PK-Grade 5) $37,300 (Grades 6-8)

Admissions Director

Leigh Gilman

Admissions Associate

Bradley Soll

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDance

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

breakdancingchess

cookingcreative writing

newspaperpodcasting

Robotics ClubSTEM

Arts and Music Programs:

artdance

drama

Recreational Athletic Programs:

karateyoga

School Notes

Milton is a pluralistic Jewish Day School that provides collaborative and experiential learning with an engaging and flexible dual curriculum of general and Jewish studies to children in pre-kindergarten through grade 8.
Our educational program meets high standards of academic excellence while nurturing each student to achieve success and self-confidence.
Milton is a learning environment permeated with warmth, joy, and intellectual excitement.

Our Pre-K program is for students who turn 4 years old by September 1 of the year they hope to enroll. Our Kindergarten program is for students who turn 5 years old by September 1 of the year they hope to enroll.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital cost?

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital's tuition is approximately $34,100 for private students.

What sports does Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital offer?

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital's ranking?

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital?

The application deadline for Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is Jan. 10.

In what neighborhood is Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital located?

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 12/27/2021

Milton is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We had an incredible kindergarten experience there for our youngest child and were so impressed that we ended up switching two older siblings to the school the following year. We have been wholly impressed by all of the teachers and administrators. Milton is nurturing, academically challenging, and has brought out a true love of learning within our children. Milton is truly a gem of a school. My only complaint is that we didn't start there sooner!

- Posted by Parent - Jen R

5 12/21/2021

Best school EVER. Can't say enough amazing things about the stellar, cutting-edge academics, including a strong emphasis on writing & research, critical thinking, and STEM, and innovation, as well as the warmest, most nurturing community. And the teachers and administration go above and beyond for students. I feel so fortunate to have found Milton for my kids. It is everything I was looking for - an exceptional education within a Torah-values environment. Happy mom (and happy kids).

- Posted by Parent - Nicole Rosen

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,426 for elementary schools and $35,161 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).