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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.

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

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

Carolyn Stone

Parents describe CJDS

“Collaborative”

“The school makes sure our children learn at their pace. CJDS is a progressive school with progressive leaders. I love that our children use project-based learning, maker space, responsive classroom within the school every day.”

- Carolyn Stone, Parent

Joanna Lindenbaum

Parents describe CJDS

“Loving”

“It has been an environment that is so loving ...
Every teacher knew her name.”

- Joanna Lindenbaum, Parent

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Middle school is cooking away for their Master Chef Competition! The goal is to use as many simanim in their creations, which are symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashana to represent all of our wishes for the coming year! Students had 45 minutes to plan, prep, cook, cleanup, and present their recipe! Shana Tova! #tk8 #jewishcharlotte #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation

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Middle school is cooking away for their Master Chef Competition! The goal is to use as many simanim in their creations, which are symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashana to represent all of our wishes for the coming year! Students had 45 minutes to plan, prep, cook, cleanup, and present their recipe! Shana Tova! #tk8 #jewishcharlotte #charlottejewishdayschool #jewishmomsofcharlotte #jewisheducation

WOW! We always felt that we hit the jackpot with Barbara and Alicia in the front office welcoming parents, students and guests to the school. One of our school consultants validated our feelings by writing a blog about the warm greeting and care you get when you walk into the front office.
click the link in our bio to read more! #cjds2025 #TK8 #JewishCharlotte #charlottejewishpreschool #jpskids #jewishmomsofcharlotte #PositiveSchoolSolutions

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WOW! We always felt that we hit the jackpot with Barbara and Alicia in the front office welcoming parents, students and guests to the school. One of our school consultants validated our feelings by writing a blog about the warm greeting and care you get when you walk into the front office.
click the link in our bio to read more! #cjds2025 #TK8 #JewishCharlotte #charlottejewishpreschool #jpskids #jewishmomsofcharlotte #PositiveSchoolSolutions

CJDS Middle Schoolers had an unforgettable opportunity to practice teamwork, creativity, and collaboration at a life-size Monopoly game in Uptown Charlotte!
Having fun with classmates while practicing real life skills like problem solving and cooperation are the real winning properties!
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Forget Monopoly money- Middle School at CJDS is the actual jackpot! 💰✨👬👭👏🏽
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CJDS Middle Schoolers had an unforgettable opportunity to practice teamwork, creativity, and collaboration at a life-size Monopoly game in Uptown Charlotte!
Having fun with classmates while practicing real life skills like problem solving and cooperation are the real winning properties!
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Forget Monopoly money- Middle School at CJDS is the actual jackpot! 💰✨👬👭👏🏽
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#middleschoolincharlotte #charlottejewishdayschool #CJDS #lifesizemonopoly #teamwork #backtoschoolfin #fieldtrip #jewishcharlotte #jewishmomsofcharlotte #fieldtripday

See what our parents are saying. about CJDS--direct from our Spring 2025 Parent Survey!
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