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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital

North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20011

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
518 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 50%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
18 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$34,100 (PK-Grade 5) $37,300 (Grades 6-8)
Admissions Director
Leigh Gilman
Admissions Associate
Bradley Soll
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Mascot
Panda

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.
Source: Verified school update

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  
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!
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5  
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).
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