Because who you are matters.

Charlotte Jewish Day School is a vibrant, growing learning community rooted in an educational philosophy that motivates, challenges, and celebrates the whole child and is united by our shared love for and connection to Judaism.

Transitional Kindergarten Students at CJDS

Transitional Kindergarten
(TK)

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Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

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Elementary School
(K-Grade 5)

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Elementary School
(K-Grade 5)

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Middle School

(Grade 6 and Up)

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Middle School
(Grade 6 and Up)

Why CJDS

Academically
Excellent

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Guided by outstanding teachers, CJDS students tap into their strengths becoming more resilient, more motivated, and more accomplished learners. Our rigorous curriculum in general and Judaic studies fosters creativity and critical thinking and prepares students to outpace their independent school peers.

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Essentially
Jewish

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CJDS provides a comprehensive education in Torah, Hebrew language, and Jewish beliefs, customs and laws, instilling a love of Judaism. Confident in who they are, our students celebrate and take pride in being Jewish.

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Intentionally
Affordable

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Our goal is to provide a quality Jewish education to all Jewish families who desire it for their children. So we have developed a way to make tuition as affordable as possible for as diverse an array of families as possible. Our confidential Tuition Affordability program tailors costs, enabling parents from all walks of life to choose CJDS.

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By the Numbers

%
Students outperform national average on CTP4/ERB
Student:Teacher Ratio
1:
%
Students can read Hebrew by the end of 1st Grade
Hours in Music, Art and PE per year
Risa Miller
Parents describe CJDS
“Forward-Thinking”
“The whole values-driven part of the curriculum, which feeds in everywhere - raising individuals who you as parents want to take pride in. This school does an amazing job of creating individuals who care passionately about giving back to the world and being good people”
- Risa Miller, Parent

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The Han Dynasty was a golden age in Chinese history, established by Liu Bang after the fall of the Qin dynasty, that solidified Chinese culture and governance. It was defined by its promotion of Confucianism, the expansion of the Silk Road, and lasting advancements in technology and administration. After learning  about this history, sixth graders created their own three tiered versions of pagodas, with a modern twist. #jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation
All in a day’s work! Lots of fun things are happening each day at CJDS; from ducks hatching, cooking classes, learning to spell, designing projects, and delivering goodie bags to a retirement home - we never stop! And- the best part, our kids are happy to be here ❤️#jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation
Duckings have hatched in Mr. Ishams Tinker Tank room, and they couldn’t be cuter ❤️ 🦆 #jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation
Happening now at CJDS- a model Seder in each grade, what a way to prepare for Pesach! #jewishcharlotte #tk8 #charlottejewishdayschool #jewisheducation