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The Columbus Jewish Day School, founded in 1998, is a pluralistic community school, grades K-5.
At Columbus Jewish Day School, we exist to strengthen the Jewish community and the world by helping to develop thinking, feeling, centered, whole people. We do it by providing a rigorous academic experience. We do it by helping children discover their authentic selves and their value in the world. We do it by combining intellectual, spiritual, and emotional understanding with social responsibility and making our history relevant to our present and our future. Ours is a world of joy, creativity, critical thinking, and self-discovery. An environment where every child, every question, and every opinion has value, and each is treated with dignity and respect. We`d love to participate in the story of your child`s creation. We promise to give your child the foundation that he or she needs to add real value to relationships, life, and the world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,184
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
The Columbus Jewish Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
CJDS Polo Friday

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships available
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Julie Mikalov
Admissions Associate
Kristy Kushmaul

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tzedakah Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

School Notes

  • At Columbus Jewish Day School, we exist to strengthen the Jewish community and the world by helping to develop thinking, feeling, centered, whole people. We do it by providing a rigorous academic experience.We do it by helping children discover their authentic selves and their value in the world. We do it by combining intellectual, spiritual, and emotional understanding with social responsibility and making our history relevant to our present and our future.Ours is a world of joy, creativity, critical thinking, and self-discovery. An environment where every child, every question, and every opinion has value, and each is treated with dignity and respect. We`d love to participate in the story of your child`s creation. We promise to give your child the foundation that he or she needs to add real value to relationships, life, and the world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Columbus Jewish Day School cost?
The Columbus Jewish Day School's tuition is approximately $19,184 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Columbus Jewish Day School?
The acceptance rate of The Columbus Jewish Day School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 89%.
When is the application deadline for The Columbus Jewish Day School?
The application deadline for The Columbus Jewish Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,184
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Franklin County, OH is $11,144 for elementary schools and $14,872 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Franklin County, OH is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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