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The mission of Jewish Community Day School (JCDS) is to instill a love of learning invigorated by empowering academics. JCDS is rooted in Jewish tradition, fostering spirituality (emunah), dedication to repair our world (tikkun olam) and commitment to the entire Jewish people (k`lal Yisrael). JCDS is a nurturing school where families of all backgrounds are welcomed and children are prepared for their futures. At JCDS we ensure that: Students become inquiring, capable youth, who are passionate lifelong learners
Teachers are dedicated to best educational practices Families are engaged in their children's academic achievement and holistic development
Ethics and morals of our students are nurtured through commitment to Jewish values
Positive connections to the language, land, culture, and people of the State of Israel are created
Children are primed for full participation in our global society.
Founded and supported by community leaders who care deeply
about the Jewish life of the city, we strive to balance
research-based, challenging academics with an enriching and
thought-provoking Jewish Studies program. In so doing, we`ve
created a personally, intellectually, and spiritually stimulating
environment that helps our students develop as scholars and as
leaders. While our general studies programs will teach students
what questions to ask and how to find answers, our Jewish studies
program can help students discover why those questions should be
asked. The net result is nothing less than the ability to live an
enriched and meaningful life while succeeding in whatever
environment the child chooses when they have graduated from our
program.
Our students are talented artists, enjoy athletic pursuit and
games, and excel at creative play. Our talented faculty excel at
finding ways to connect academic standards to the real world,
whether through helping students study Louisiana coastlines, having
thoughtful discussion of the Torah, or building a cafe out of
cardboard boxes where students can learn about about math by adding
up a classmate`s "bill."We are a community school. In the
context of Jewish day schools, this means that we are pluralistic,
welcoming families affiliated with all streams of Judaism, as well
as those who are unaffiliated. A diversity of beliefs and practices
makes us more reflective about our own beliefs and practices,
strengthening our identity and preparing us to navigate the world
writ large.JCDS welcomes families of all backgrounds
who seek a nurturing and challenging academic environment rooted in
Jewish values. We are nestled among a corridor of historic Jewish
institutions on West Esplanade Ave. in Metairie, Louisiana, within
the Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Campus.I
encourage you to schedule a visit to the Jewish Community Day
School of Greater New Orleans, whether you`re considering sending a
child to our Reggio-inspired Green Preschool, our Pre-K through
sixth grade Day School program--or even if you`re simply interested
in learning more about how our school contributes to the Jewish
life of the community. We look forward to welcoming you to our
campus!
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Sally Bronston - Producer for the NBC Meet the Press
Adam Gold - NYC-based comedy producer
Alex Kaufman - Pro and Collegiate Scouting Coordinator for the New Orleans Pelicans
Jewish Community Day School's tuition is approximately $15,160 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Jewish Community Day School?
Jewish Community Day School famous alumni include: Sally Bronston, Adam Gold and Alex Kaufman.
What sports does Jewish Community Day School offer?
Jewish Community Day School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Nordic Skiing.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Community Day School?
The application deadline for Jewish Community Day School is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 108 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,160
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Metairie, LA is $9,593 for elementary schools and $9,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
