FAQs

• MILTON enrolls approximately 470 students
• The Kay and Robert Schattner Center South Campus (Pre-K – Grade 1) averages 130 students
• The Kay and Robert Schattner Center North Campus (Grades 2 – 8) averages 340 students

There is one teacher for every six students at MILTON (6:1).

Tuition for the 2024-25 school year is $34,100 for Pre-Kindergarten ­– Grade 5 and $37,300 for Grades 6 – 8.

Fees

Activity Fees

• Pre-K – Grade 4: $350
• Grade 5: $625
• Grades 6 – 8: $700

Technology Fees

• Grade 5: $300
• Grades 6 ­– 8: $500

Security Fee

• Pre-K – Grade 8: $300

Choosing an Independent or Jewish day school education is a very important decision, and we recognize that you are making an investment in your children and their education. We also recognize that a concern for many families is the cost of education for one or multiple children. MILTON is pleased to offer a tuition assistance program. Families who feel that they cannot meet the full tuition obligation are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance. Please contact Lindsey Marks, Director of Enrollment Management, to discuss your financial needs.

MILTON provides bus transportation from Montgomery County, MD, and Washington, DC. We have 8 bus routes. Please check with the Admission Office to determine if there is a stop near your home.

MILTON students do not wear uniforms, though they are expected to dress neatly and appropriately. On Fridays, students are encouraged to wear MILTON gear. Male-identifying students are required to wear a kippah, baseball cap, or other type of hat.

• MILTON offers an engaging after school program until 6:30 pm (M-Th) and 6:00 pm (Friday) through Wonders Learning.
• Before school care: there is no before school care for students. Students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 am, 18 minutes before the start of the school day.

A pluralistic day school is a Jewish day school that is not affiliated with any one denomination of Judaism nor any one synagogue. Students attending MILTON belong to Secular, Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Modern Orthodox, and inter-faith families. All streams of Judaism and perspectives are celebrated and respected.

MILTON is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS).

MILTON students are immersed in the rich intellectual, spiritual, cultural, and ethical traditions of our Jewish heritage. In Early Elementary, Hebrew and Judaic Studies are interwoven throughout the day with a dedicated Hebrew and Judaic Studies teacher in the classroom. Our Elementary School program integrates Jewish values and text study in the General Studies curriculum, in addition to providing 45 minutes of daily instructional time in Hebrew, 45 minutes of daily instructional time in Judaic Studies, joyful tefilah (prayer) experiences, and Kabbalat Shabbat. Middle School students lead tefilah, and participate in a weekly Scholar’s Forum which connects contemporary and timeless subjects to Jewish texts, in addition to 45 minutes of daily instructional time in Hebrew, and 90 minutes of daily instructional time in Judaic Studies.

• MILTON offers a full complement of extracurricular programs and activities.
• Student government provides a forum for students to exercise leadership skills in middle school.
• There is extensive music, art, Israeli Dance, robotics, and drama.
• Athletics Program: MILTON has a robust after school athletic program. Times for after school sports vary depending on the sport and whether students are competing at home or away games. MILTON is a member of the PVAC (Potomac Valley Athletic Conference)
• MILTON Moadon is offered 3:25-4:25 pm on Tuesdays. Moadon classes are after school clubs that include creative-writing, chess, karate, art, STEM, newspaper, sports, and more.