Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital

6045 16th St., NW, Washington, DC, 20011-0209
Tel: (202)291-5737
Grades: PK - 6 | 279 students
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JPDS-NC provices an engaging and flexible dual curriculum of general and Jewish studies to childen in pre-kindergarten through grade six.  Our educational program meets high standards of academic excellence while nurturing each student to achieve success and self-confidence.  JPDS-NC is a learning environment permeated with warmth, joy and intellectual excitement.

School Overview:
Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Learning Programs Supported mild
Year Founded 1982
Student Body
Total Students 279 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (DC School Avg.: 69%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 19 students
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 6
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,450
Admissions Director Sindy Udell
Admissions Associate Tiarra Joslyn
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Baseball Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
karate science
chess cooking
dance art
drama podcasting

School Notes:

  • Please join us for an open house at 9:30 am on October 11, November 7, and January 3.  We have an evening open house on December 5 at 7:00 pm.  Please rsvp to sindy.udell@jpds.org.

    • Profile last updated: 10/03/2012

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Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital
Gr. PK-6 | 0 mi. away
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