Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1901 E JEFFERSON St,  Rockville, MD
4.3
3.4
913 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$45,120
Religious Affiliation
Jewish

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
153
Full Time Teachers
135
Part Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
31%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92.5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
100%

School Rankings

#19 Best HS For Stem in Maryland
#22 Best Jewish Schools in US
#22 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 104 Students
University of Pittsburgh 28 Students
Towson University 26 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 25 Students
Syracuse University 24 Students
University of Pennsylvania 21 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 21 Students
University of Delaware 20 Students
Cornell University 19 Students
Georgetown University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 29 Students
Business 28 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
International Relations 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 34 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/10/2024
The academics are terrific, but more importantly this school produces graduates who are composed, thoughtful, and compassionate leaders.
4.0 Alum
5/24/2023
Loved the academics, teachers are very passionate and dedicated. Lots of extracurricular opportunities and good overall school culture
1.0 NicheUser
1/16/2022
They interviewed me for a teaching position but never got back to me. That was after I spent an hour teaching a class. I guess they expect slaves to work for them. They did not even have the courtesy of letting me know they rejected me.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/25/2025
What a sham. Subpar education, all the good teachers/staff left, JDS can’t keep them. How your child is treated depends on how involved/connected you are. If you aren’t volunteering, working, donating etc to the school your child will be a second class citizen. Forget about trying to get the school...
1.0 parent
11/30/2022
I wish I could say great things about the school. It looks very good on paper. They say all the right things. But they are not a partner to the parents. They are not a support to the students. I’m in the process of removing my child from the school. From an educational perspective, I’ve got no compl...
5.0 parent
10/24/2022
I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! It is a really good balance of high standards with love and care. The options for the students are really vast - lots of sports and STEM, arts, academics and more. As schools go, this school has all of the systems in place to care for your kids. I have my 3 kids there and love it...
5.0 parent
10/21/2022
CESJDS is such a special place. The academic classes and curriculum are thoughtfully developed in a way that really help my kids gain both content knowledge and deep thinking skills. They're in a warm, Jewish community where they learn about their own history, culture, language, and traditions. Ther...

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Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is a private Jewish school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1901 E JEFFERSON St in Rockville, MD. Annual tuition is $45,120. The school has a total enrollment of 913 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $493,578. Discover additional schools in the area, like Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, Georgetown Preparatory School, The Academy of the Holy Cross, and more. Learn more about what Rockville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School.

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