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#206 of 388 private schools in MA
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
Elementary School · Watertown, MA
A private elementary school in Watertown, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
57 STANLEY AVE, Watertown, MA 02472
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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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 MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,018/100K
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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
$123,383
Median home value
$737,600
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02472; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| CunniffEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-eliotEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 328 | 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.
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons is listed in Watertown, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons is a private elementary school in Watertown, MA, serving approximately 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
What grades does Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons serve?
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons?
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons rank in MA?
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons ranks #206 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons's MySchoolScout rating?
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons a private school?
Yes, Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons 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 Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons a religious school?
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 972-1733
- Area population (ZIP 02472)
- 35,317
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 02472; 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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