Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, DC
6045 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Washington
- Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, District of Columbia, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 449 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 76% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 449
- Teachers
- 53.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 206 girls, 243 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's
What grades does Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's serve?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's?
About 449 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's?
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