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#258 of 378 private schools in MD
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
School
1901 E JEFFERSON ST, Rockville, MD 20852
Enrollment
864
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
864
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#258 of 378
In Rockville
#13 of 14
public schools
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About Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School is a private school in Rockville, MD. Charles E Smith Jewish Day School serves approximately 864 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles E Smith Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School 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
BetaHow Charles E Smith Jewish Day School compares to 33 public schools serving similar grades in Rockville, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Luxmanor Elementary | 8.7 |
| Tilden Middle | 8.0 |
| Rock Terrace School | 3.6 |
| Farmland Elementary | 8.4 |
| Twinbrook Elementary | 5.9 |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary | 9.1 |
| Richard Montgomery High | 7.1 |
| Wheaton Woods Elementary | 6.0 |
| Meadow Hall Elementary | 6.5 |
| Rockville High | 8.2 |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary | 7.2 |
| Julius West Middle | 8.2 |
| Ritchie Park Elementary | 9.1 |
| Carl Sandburg Center | 2.2 |
| Brookhaven Elementary | 7.2 |
| Maryvale Elementary | 8.8 |
| Parkland Middle | 6.9 |
| Earle B. Wood Middle | 7.1 |
| Beall Elementary | 8.8 |
| Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary | 9.2 |
Showing 20 of 33 schools. View all schools in Rockville
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 MD.
Data Unavailable
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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 MD
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
1901 E JEFFERSON ST, Rockville, MD 20852
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charles E Smith Jewish Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bayard Rustin Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Luxmanor Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE DIENER SCHOOL North Bethesda | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| EXECUTIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Rockville | 0.4 mi | — |
| Luxmanor Elementary Rockville | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Tilden Middle Rockville | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Rock Terrace School Rockville | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE Rockville | 1.0 mi | — |
| Twinbrook Elementary Rockville | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. Rockville | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Farmland Elementary Rockville | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| THE LOURIE CTR SCHOOL OF THE REGINALD S LOURIE Rockville | 1.1 mi | — |
| REDWOOD MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rockville | 1.6 mi | — |
| WHITE FLINT CHILDREN'S HOUSE Rockville | 1.3 mi | — |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary Rockville | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL North Bethesda | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Walter Johnson High Bethesda | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC Rockville | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Woodlin Elementary Bethesda | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| FERNWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.2 mi | — |
| ST JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rockville | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Meadow Hall Elementary Rockville | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20852 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,496
Median Home Value
$646,100
Median Rent
$2,212/mo
Population
47,857
College Educated
74.2%
Homeownership
41.7%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
38.7
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| ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Severn, MD | 5.7 |
| THE HEIGHTS SCHOOL Potomac, MD | 5.6 |
| TALMUDICAL ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE, INC. Baltimore, MD | 5.3 |
| TALMUDICAL ACADEMY-BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD | 5.3 |
| BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 6.4 |
| MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY Rockville, MD | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
What grades does Charles E Smith Jewish Day School serve?
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Charles E Smith Jewish Day School?
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E Smith Jewish Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E Smith Jewish Day School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Charles E Smith Jewish Day School rank in MD?
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School ranks #258 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Charles E Smith Jewish Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charles E Smith Jewish Day School a private school?
Yes, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School 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 Charles E Smith Jewish Day School a religious school?
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 692-4803
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