Welcome to the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School.  Our program imbues young people with a love of learning, a love of self, a love of community, and a love of Jewish values and traditions. “Learning for a Lifetime” is a phrase which reflects the multi-faceted education our students are engaged in every day. Day School graduates carry this education for a lifetime as they find personal and professional success.

High academic standards and a rigorous dual curriculum are the foundation of our program.  NEMJDS students learn well beyond the basics of core subjects, as they are prepared to think and analyze, to apply their knowledge in life, and to celebrate creativity. The dual curriculum is built around the integration of two components.  The General Studies courses match the State of Alabama curricular goals.  The Judaic Studies program is steeped in Hebrew language immersion, Torah study, and Jewish traditions. A low teacher to student ratio and small class size maximize the opportunity for individualized instruction, creating an atmosphere which fosters student success.  

Established in 1973 by the Birmingham Jewish Federation, NEMJDS is an accredited, independent school educating children from Kindergarten through the Eighth Grade.  Named in honor of Dr. Nathaniel Edgar Miles, a philanthropist who devoted his life to children and education, NEMJDS is located on the Jewish Community Montclair Road Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to make the most of natural light and open space to create an engaging learning environment.  Large, airy classrooms offer space for multiple learning stations; an open common area is used by the entire student body; a welcoming library beckons students to relax and read; and a well-equipped computer lab provides curricular enrichment and extension.