Average
#206 of 388 private schools in MA
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
Elementary School
57 STANLEY AVE, Watertown, MA 02472
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#206 of 388
In Watertown
#3 of 4
public schools
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Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
Elementary School in Watertown · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons serves approximately 192 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 192 students, Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Watertown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons (this school) | 6.2 |
| Cunniff | 8.9 |
| Watertown High | 6.9 |
| Watertown Middle | 8.4 |
| James Russell Lowell | 8.9 |
| Hosmer | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
57 STANLEY AVE, Watertown, MA 02472
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cunniff (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Russell Lowell (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln-Eliot (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Newton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Watertown, see our Watertown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Newtonville | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| F A Day Middle Newtonville | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Cunniff Watertown | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Newton Early Childhood Program Newton | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Watertown High Watertown | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Lincoln-Eliot Newton | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| DEARBORN ACADEMY Newton | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Watertown Middle Watertown | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| CLEARWAY SCHOOL Newton | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Henry Whittemore Elementary School Waltham | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Franklin West Newton | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Cabot Newtonville | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Newton North High Newtonville | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY Belmont | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| John W. McDevitt Middle School Waltham | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| James Russell Lowell Watertown | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| GANN ACADEMY-THE NEW JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Waltham | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Daniel Butler Belmont | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program Waltham | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02472 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$123,383
Median Home Value
$737,600
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
Population
35,317
College Educated
67.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
38.8
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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