Established in 1979 by a small group of parents, DKJA began as the South County Jewish Community Day School with 50 students in grades 1-6. Helena Levine is the current Head of School, and has led DKJA into a recent period of rapid transformational growth. DKJA’s mission is to provide “a holistic educational experience that fuses learning with character development rooted in Judaic teachings.” In Boca Raton, DKJA thrives in a competitive educational landscape that includes private institutions such as the Pine Crest School and St. Andrews.

Founded in 1988 as the Jewish Primary Day School by parents seeking a pluralistic Jewish education in Washington, D.C. proper, MILTON has expanded to include a middle school through eighth grade. Dr. Deborah Skolnick-Einhorn serves as the Head of School, coming from previous academic experience at Hebrew College. MILTON’s mission is to “prepare students for a life of meaning, engaged citizenship, and critical thinking through innovative teaching, joyful learning, and educational excellence.” In the Washington D.C. area, Milton competes with many prestigious private schools and highly regarded public schools in districts surrounding Washington, D.C.

Established in 1965, the Charles E Smith Jewish Day School offers top general and Jewish education from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Rabbi Mitch Malkus servers as the Head of School, overseeing all K-12 operations. CESJDS’s mission is to “deliver an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education.” In Rockville, CESJDS operates within a vibrant educational ecosystem that includes competitive private schools and nationally recognized Montgomery County Public Schools.

Founded in 1961, Schechter Boston provides an outstanding Jewish and secular education for students from preschool through eighth grade. Led by Head of School Rebecca Lurie, Schechter has expanded its reach in recent years to serve as a communal hub for Jewish life in the Greater Boston area. Schechter’s mission emphasizes “critical thinking, a love of learning, and ethical responsibility, rooted in Jewish values.” In Newton, Schechter Boston is part of a competitive educational landscape that includes esteemed private schools and the Newton Public Schools system, known for its strong academic programs.

Founded in 1958 by Rabbi Jacob Segal and leaders of the Detroit Jewish community, Hillel Day School began with a handful of students and has grown into a thriving educational institution and hub for Jewish life serving preschool through eighth grade. Dr. Darin Katz serves as the Head of School. Hillel’s mission is to “inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.” Located in Farmington Hills, Hillel competes with multiple esteemed private independent schools, as well as some of the nation’s top public school districts.