Why Jewish Day School?
The Best of Both Worlds
Jewish day schools weave together top-tier academic offerings with immersive Jewish experiences, creating a whole that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Jewish Day School alumni go out into the world with the skills and values they need to succeed in our complex world, and with the Jewish literacy and pride to sustain meaningful connections to our community and traditions.
Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision.
In Boston, we have an abundance of excellent options. Different families have different priorities, but Jewish parents are often weighing the same three things: academics, community, and culture.
Boston offers 14 different Jewish Day Schools that span geography, size, and religious observance.
Excellence without compromise.
New parents are often surprised by the outstanding quality of the education at Jewish Day Schools, but they shouldn’t be. Families here have high expectations — and our schools deliver, with small classes, rich programs, and dedicated, creative teachers.
Jewish day school alumni reported feeling as well-prepared or even better prepared for college than peers from public or private schools.
A unique sense of belonging.
Our schools serve a wide range of Jewish families, from ultra-Orthodox to Reform (and everyone in between), and offer many different approaches to Jewish life and observance. Each one anchors a vibrant community for students and families with Judaism at the heart. You’ll never have to make a hard decision about missing school in order to observe a Jewish holiday.
Over 70% of families who tried day school during COVID chose to stay beyond the pandemic.
Steeped in Jewish culture.
The future vitality of the Jewish community rests on the generation we are raising today. We need them to be active, learned, and committed. There are other ways to provide your children with a Jewish education, but nothing can compare to the intensity and durability of a Jewish Day School.
Day-school alumni are twice as likely to say “Being Jewish is very important to me” in adulthood compared with those who had no formal Jewish schooling.
Think you can’t afford it? Think again.
Our schools provide generous tuition assistance to over 50% of the student population ensuring they create space for any Jewish family who wants their child to receive a Jewish day school education.
Day Schools award 3X the average amount of financial aid as average private schools.
What else does the research say?
Independent studies have confirmed what day school families already believe: Day school is the most effective way to cultivate lasting Jewish identity and engagement.
