Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1901 E JEFFERSON St,  Rockville, MD
4.4
3.4
913 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$45,120
Religious Affiliation
Jewish

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
153
Full Time Teachers
135
Part Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
31%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
29
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92.5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
100%
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School Rankings

#19 Best HS For Stem in Maryland
#22 Best Jewish Schools in US
#22 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 102 Students
University of Pittsburgh 28 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 27 Students
Towson University 27 Students
Syracuse University 24 Students
University of Delaware 20 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 20 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 19 Students
University of Pennsylvania 19 Students
Georgetown University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 31 Students
Business 26 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Marketing 11 Students
International Relations 11 Students
Physics 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 33 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
6/6/2024
I've been extremely impressed with the school since I started working here last year. It is clear how hard the faculty and staff work to motivate the students to achieve their best. College Counseling is top notch. The younger kids are excited to be here. There really is a sense of true community at CESJDS.
5.0 Parent
5/10/2024
We have found a wonderful community at CESJDS. My son's varied interests are met by the school with enthusiasm and he is given opportunities to explore them, from STEM (rocketry) to Jewish texts. He is getting a well rounded and robust education, but more importantly, he loves getting up in the morning to go to school. I never have to push him out the door.
5.0
2/21/2024
I have spent my entire life here and have been involved in Jewish academics. This school has been awarded the blue ribbon, which is the highest honor a school can receive. I have learned a great deal about Judaism as well as various other subjects.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/25/2025
What a sham. Subpar education, all the good teachers/staff left, JDS can’t keep them. How your child is treated depends on how involved/connected you are. If you aren’t volunteering, working, donating etc to the school your child will be a second class citizen. Forget about trying to get the school...
1.0 parent
11/30/2022
I wish I could say great things about the school. It looks very good on paper. They say all the right things. But they are not a partner to the parents. They are not a support to the students. I’m in the process of removing my child from the school. From an educational perspective, I’ve got no compl...
5.0 parent
10/24/2022
I LOVE THIS SCHOOL! It is a really good balance of high standards with love and care. The options for the students are really vast - lots of sports and STEM, arts, academics and more. As schools go, this school has all of the systems in place to care for your kids. I have my 3 kids there and love it...
5.0 parent
10/21/2022
CESJDS is such a special place. The academic classes and curriculum are thoughtfully developed in a way that really help my kids gain both content knowledge and deep thinking skills. They're in a warm, Jewish community where they learn about their own history, culture, language, and traditions. Ther...

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