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#16 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 33% of private schools
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's
Elementary School · Washington, DC
A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6045 16TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20011
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test scores
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Where Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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| Military Road Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK | 0.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Brightwood ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Center City Pcs - BrightwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common 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 students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's rank in DC?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's ranks #16 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's a private school?
Yes, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's a religious school?
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 291-5737
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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