What Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School does

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is a nonprofit private independent Jewish day school founded in 1988 (renamed in 2017 following a naming gift from the Gottesman family and Ambassador Alfred Moses) operating two campuses — North Campus (Grades 2-8, ~360 students) and South Campus (PK-Grade 1, ~130 students) — at the Kay and Robert Schattner Center on 16th Street NW in Washington, DC. The school serves approximately 480-490 students across PK-Grade 8 with a dual-curriculum model integrating General Studies (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies), Hebrew language acquisition using the Proficiency Approach, and Judaic Studies (Torah, holidays, ethics, Israel). The core technology stack is non-proprietary and SaaS-based: Ravenna for admissions, Clarity for tuition assistance applications, GiveCampus for donations, MyMilton/MySchoolApp for the parent portal, and Wonders Learning for extended day programming, supplemented by an on-campus Design Lab with 3D printers and laser cutters used for STEM and engineering instruction.

The school operates with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and delivers programming through a faculty and staff team of approximately 59 employees under Head of School Dr. Deborah Skolnick-Einhorn (appointed 2020). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition — $37,400 for PK-Grade 5 and $41,400 for Grades 6-8 for the 2026-27 school year — supplemented by philanthropic fundraising through the annual MILTON Fund, the Purim Ball (held since 1992), and the Foundation for the Future endowment campaign. The school distributes over $5 million in tuition assistance annually to approximately 60% of enrolled families, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socio-economic diversity. Go-to-market is direct-to-family: open houses (3-4 per year), daily private campus tours scheduled via Calendly, and an admissions team handling inquiries through the Ravenna platform, with a community referral channel driven by word-of-mouth within the DC Jewish community. The student body draws from Secular, Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, and interfaith families, positioning the school as a pluralistic institution and the only Jewish day school in the nation's capital.

Name

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

Legal name

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital

Website

https://miltongottesman.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is a nonprofit PK-8 independent Jewish day school in Washington, DC, serving ~485 students across two campuses with a dual curriculum of General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies, supported by tuition ($37,400-$41,400) and philanthropic fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Jewish day school education
• K-8 private education
• Hebrew language immersion
• Judaic studies curriculum
• STEM design thinking programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. For 2026-27: $37,400 for PK-Grade 5 and $41,400 for Grades 6-8. Additional fees include activity fees, technology fees, security fees, and parent association fees. Approximately 60% of families receive tuition assistance.
2. Annual Fundraising (MILTON Fund): The MILTON Fund supports teachers and students in every classroom every day. Tuition revenue does not cover the full cost of a MILTON education and philanthropic support is critical to the dynamic educational experience.
3. Special Events: Annual Purim Ball celebration since 1992, community fundraising event with honoree recognition. Revenue generated through ticket sales and donations.
4. Tuition Assistance Distribution: School distributes over $5 million annually in tuition assistance to approximately 60% of families, demonstrating significant commitment to socio-economic diversity.
5. Foundation for the Future Campaign: Endowment funds supporting long-term financial stability. Donors can support through outright cash gifts, multi-year pledges, or planned gifts including bequests, life insurance, annuities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MILTON provides Pre-K through Grade 8 dual-curriculum education combining General Studies (language arts, math, science, social studies) with Hebrew language immersion and Judaic Studies. The school delivers classroom instruction at two campuses in Washington, DC and supports the program with athletics (PVAC conference), arts, a Design Lab STEM/makerspace, student support services, and before/after-school extended care. Approximately 480 students are enrolled with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and around 60% of families receive tuition assistance.

Product overview

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is a PK-8 independent Jewish day school offering a dual-curriculum educational program combining General Studies and Judaic Studies with Hebrew language immersion. The school operates as a unified program with multiple integrated components: a core General Studies curriculum covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies; a Proficiency Approach Hebrew Language Program; and Judaic Studies encompassing Torah study, Jewish values, and Israel education. Additional integrated offerings include an Arts Program featuring the Sadnah workshop studio, an Athletics Program competing in PVAC, Student Support Services for learning and counseling, and extended day options including MILTON Moadon after-school clubs and Wonders Extended Day care. The school serves approximately 480-490 students across two campuses (South Campus for PK-Grade 1 and North Campus for Grades 2-8) at the Kay and Robert Schattner Center in Washington, DC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Studies Curriculum Comprehensive academic curriculum covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for Pre-K through Grade 8, emphasizing critical thinking, Design Thinking, and project-based learning for enrolled students.
• Hebrew Language Program Dual curriculum program using the Proficiency Approach to teach Hebrew language, immersing students in conversation, songs, Israeli literature, and cultural content from kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Judaic Studies Program Jewish heritage education encompassing Torah study, Jewish holidays, Shabbat observance, ethical teachings (middot), and connection to Israel, integrated throughout the school day for enrolled students.
• Design Lab / STEM Program State-of-the-art design laboratory for engineering, computer programming, and Design Thinking education, equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and hands-on maker projects across all grade levels.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts including the Sadnah workshop studio on South Campus, art classes, drama productions, music, dance, and Israeli dance, with opportunities for student exhibitions and performances.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program competing in the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC) including cross-country, basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, tennis, baseball, and softball, with emphasis on skill-building and teamwork.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support including learning specialists for academic support, guidance counselors for social-emotional development, and individualized accommodations across all grade levels.
• Wonders Extended Day On-site before and after school childcare program running from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, offering play-based learning, arts and crafts, cooking, games, and optional homework time.
• MILTON Moadon After-School Clubs After school enrichment club program offered on Tuesdays featuring elective courses including art, chess, dance, robotics, karate, newspaper, sports, and yoga for students.
• Camp MILTON Summer Program Summer camp program held at Capital Camps offering activities including arts and crafts, zipline, canoeing, kayaking, and outdoor adventures for MILTON families.
• Aerospace Summer Camp Summer program featuring educational experiences at NASA Goddard including classes about living and working in space and rocket launching activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6:1 student-teacher ratio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PrizmahminorOthersAffiliation with Prizmah, the network for Jewish day schools, providing professional development resources and community connection for Jewish educators.
• Hebrew at the CenterminorOthersPartnership for Hebrew language education excellence and teacher training.
• Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, connecting the school to the broader Jewish community network in the DC area.
• Wonders LearningminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAfter school care provider operating on campus, offering extended day program from 3:15pm-6:00pm Monday-Thursday and 2:15pm-6:00pm on Fridays.
• RavennacoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application management platform used for inquiry forms, open house registration, application submission, and admission process management.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition assistance application platform used for processing financial aid applications. Streamlines the application process by transferring tax documents directly from IRS.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston: Conservative Jewish day school in the Boston area offering K-8 education. It is a near-direct peer in pluralistic Conservative Jewish curriculum model, with which MILTON has overt institutional ties (the Director of Jewish Life previously served there).
• Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: The largest Jewish day school in the DC metro area (grades K-12) located in Rockville, Maryland. It is the closest direct competitor to MILTON, serving a similar pluralistic Jewish population with K-12 education and competing for the same DC-area Jewish families.
• Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School: Pluralistic Jewish day school in Chicago serving PreK-8. Operates on a parallel model combining General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies, serving as a comparable institutional reference for MILTON's positioning and program structure.
• Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School: Pluralistic Jewish day school in St. Louis serving K-8 students. It operates on a similar community-school model with shared denominational inclusivity, and has been a prior employer of MILTON's Director of Jewish Life.

Broad incumbents

• Maret School: Independent K-12 school in Washington, DC with a strong progressive academic reputation. Competes for the same pool of academically-inclined DC families seeking premium private education.
• Georgetown Day School: Prominent secular independent pre-K-12 school in Washington, DC, with a progressive educational philosophy. It is one of the most direct secular alternatives for DC families considering MILTON, and has historically been a common employer for MILTON leadership.
• Bullis School: Independent K-12 school in Potomac, Maryland, serving the broader DC metro area. It competes with MILTON for suburban Jewish and non-Jewish families seeking private K-12 education with strong STEM and athletics programs.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite secular independent pre-K-12 school in Washington, DC. While not Jewish-affiliated, it competes with MILTON for academically-oriented DC families willing to pay premium tuition, and serves as a benchmark for academic outcomes and college placements.

Emerging players

• Lab School of Washington: DC-based independent school serving students with learning differences. It overlaps with MILTON's Student Support Services mission and competes for DC families whose children need differentiated academic support.

Others

• The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Federation partner agency that channels communal funding and supports Jewish education in the DC region. It is a key ecosystem stakeholder rather than a direct competitor, influencing philanthropic flows and policy for Jewish day schools including MILTON.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Jsuchoff1/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiltonGottesman.dc
• Instagraminstagram.com/miltongottesman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milton-gottesman-jewish-day-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School