Portland Jewish Academy

Name

Portland Jewish Academy

Legal name

Portland Jewish Academy

Website

https://pjaproud.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Jewish day school
• Early childhood education
• Hebrew language instruction
• Values-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Lower School (K-5): Annual tuition revenue for Kindergarten through 5th grade students. The 2026-2027 school year tuition is $26,989 per student. This represents the primary revenue stream for the school.
2. Tuition - Middle School (6-8): Annual tuition revenue for 6th through 8th grade students. The 2026-2027 school year tuition is $28,213 per student. Slightly higher than Lower School tuition.
3. Early Childhood Programs: Tuition revenue from Infant-Toddler and Preschool programs serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years old. Flexible scheduling options (2, 3, or 5 days per week, half and full-day options).
4. Summer Discovery Program: Summer camp program running July 6-31, 2026, with weekly costs of $280 per class. Optional Pre-Care ($65/week) and Extended-Day ($285/week) available. Open to children ages 4-15.
5. Afterschool Programs: After-school enrichment programs including Kidscorner Afterschool Program, offered on-site at PJA and at three nearby public schools. Revenue from enrollment fees.
6. Donations and Annual Fund: Philanthropic revenue including General Donations, Annual Fund contributions, Tribute Gifts, and ATID Fund. The school emphasizes keeping tuition as low as possible through fundraising to support tuition assistance.
7. Optional Services: Additional revenue from optional programs not included in base tuition: bus transportation, after school clubs, athletic programs, overnight field trips, and Middle School Taglit trip to Israel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Portland Jewish Academy is a private Jewish day school in Portland, Oregon that delivers values-based education from early childhood (infants from 6 weeks) through 8th grade. The school integrates general academic curriculum with Hebrew language instruction, Jewish Studies, social-emotional learning, and a dedicated Makerspace for STEAM learning. Beyond the day school, PJA operates a separate Early Childhood division, an Afterschool program, and the seasonal PJA Summer Discovery camp.

Product overview

Portland Jewish Academy is an independent, inclusive Jewish community day school offering a comprehensive educational program from early childhood (infants from 6 weeks) through 8th grade. The school operates as a unified K-8 day school augmented by a separate Early Childhood division (Infant Toddler Development and Preschool programs), Afterschool Programs, and the seasonal PJA Summer Discovery summer camp. The core academic program integrates traditional subjects with distinctive components including Hebrew language instruction, Jewish Studies, a dedicated Makerspace for STEAM learning, and a Service Learning program focused on tikkun olam. The school provides wraparound services including tuition support exceeding $750,000 annually and utilizes shared campus facilities with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Comprehensive early childhood education for infants from 6 weeks through preschool (ages 3-5), including Infant Toddler Development and Preschool programs with flexible 2, 3, or 5-day scheduling and half-day or full-day options.
• K-8 Day School Independent Jewish day school serving Kindergarten through 8th grade with a values-based education integrating core academics, Jewish Studies, Hebrew language, social-emotional learning, and a Makerspace STEAM program. Lower School tuition is $26,989 and Middle School tuition is $28,213 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Afterschool Programs After-school enrichment programs including the Kidscorner program, MJCC afterschool classes, swim lessons, chess, dance, and other activities offered on-site at PJA and at three nearby public schools.
• PJA Summer Discovery Summer program for ages 4-15 running July 6-31 with half-day and full-day options, featuring themed classes including Leapfrog, Stepping Stone, Mosaic, Soaring, and Dragon Team programs. Weekly tuition is $280 per class with optional Pre-Care ($65/week) and Extended-Day ($285/week).
• Athletics Program Physical education and athletic programs utilizing MJCC facilities including gymnasium, Sportsplex, swimming pools, and outdoor playing fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 18 students and 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPJA shares a building and campus with the MJCC, giving access to facilities including two swimming pools, an indoor Sportsplex, full-size gymnasium, indoor rock wall, outdoor playing fields, and a kosher cafe. PJA's campus partner MJCC offers afterschool classes, fitness center, vacation camps, and Summer Discovery Extended-Day options for ages 5-12. The MJCC ballroom is used for school assemblies. PJA's Marketing & Creative Director Becky Ewer serves both MJCC and PJA. The partnership provides shared facilities, extended programming options, and integrated community connection.
• Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)coreOthersPJA is an accredited member of NWAIS, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. NWAIS is a nonprofit membership organization providing accreditation, professional development, and support services to over 110 schools in the Pacific Northwest. PJA subscribes to NAIS Statement on Student and School Safety and is undergoing the 8-year reaccreditation cycle with a site visit scheduled November 2026.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School: Jewish day school (K-8) in the Los Angeles area offering integrated secular and Jewish studies with small class sizes. Comparable to PJA as a faith-based, pluralistic Jewish day school serving a similar age range with Hebrew language instruction and a values-based curriculum.
• Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston: Independent Jewish day school serving K-8 students in the Boston metro with integrated general and Judaic studies. Comparable to PJA in mission, age range, and dual-curriculum structure, and similarly affiliated with the Schechter network.
• Maimonides School: Jewish day school in Brookline, MA serving students from early childhood through 12th grade with rigorous dual curriculum. Comparable to PJA as an independent Jewish day school offering Hebrew language immersion alongside general academics.
• Milwaukee Jewish Day School: Independent Jewish day school in Milwaukee serving K-8 with integrated general and Judaic studies. Comparable to PJA in mission, age range, faith-based identity, and tuition-supported financial model.
• Atlanta Jewish Academy: Jewish day school in Atlanta serving early childhood through high school with dual curriculum and Hebrew instruction. Comparable to PJA in offering integrated Jewish/secular academics and small class sizes, though operating at a larger scale across more grade levels.

Broad incumbents

• Catlin Gabel School: Independent PreK-12 day school in Portland, OR known for progressive education and small class sizes. Comparable to PJA as a Portland-area independent school competing for the same values-driven, tuition-paying families, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Oregon Episcopal School: Independent PK-12 school in Portland, OR with a college-preparatory curriculum and strong athletics/arts programs. Competes with PJA for Portland families seeking independent K-12 education, but extends through grade 12 where PJA ends at 8th grade.
• Albuquerque Academy: Independent, non-sectarian day school in Albuquerque serving grades 6-12 with rigorous college-prep academics. Comparable to PJA in operating an independent school model with high tuition and selective admissions in a mid-sized metro market.

Regional players

• Portland Waldorf School: Independent Waldorf school in Portland, OR serving early childhood through grade 12 with a developmental, arts-integrated curriculum. Competes with PJA for Portland families prioritizing alternative pedagogical approaches in a small-school environment.
• The International School: Portland-area independent school offering language immersion and international curriculum from preschool through middle school. Comparable to PJA in offering second-language acquisition starting in early childhood and serving a similar Portland metro demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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