Gesher Jewish Day School

What Gesher Jewish Day School does

Gesher Jewish Day School is an independent, nonprofit Jewish day school serving Pre-K through 8th grade on a 28-acre campus in Fairfax, Virginia. Founded in 1982 as the first Jewish Day School in Northern Virginia, it delivers a unified curriculum that integrates general studies (Singapore Math, Reading/Writing Workshops, Wilson Language, Science, Social Studies) with Jewish studies (Hebrew language, Tanakh, Rabbinics, Jewish History, Jewish Values) throughout the school day. Signature differentiators include an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 3-8, a Responsive Classroom social-emotional curriculum, a signature 8th grade two-week Israel trip, and a Gesher Green environmental program leveraging the wooded campus.

The school runs three core product lines — Gan Katan Pre-K ($18,540 for 2026-2027), Elementary K-5 ($30,700), and Middle School 6-8 ($31,800) — with add-on services including bus transportation across six Northern Virginia jurisdictions, MoEd-powered after-school programs, athletics through the ABC Athletic League, facility rentals, and an annual musical production. The technology stack is built on Google Workspace for Education, Chromebooks, Google Classroom, RenWeb/Factsmgt for admissions and parent communication, Blocksi for account monitoring, and supplementary educational apps.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition subscriptions, supplemented by a $6 million Community Campaign for campus improvements, annual fund and PTO donations, transportation and after-school fees, and facility rental income. Approximately 55% of families receive need-based tuition assistance totaling nearly $1.30 million annually, alongside a 20% tuition discount for full-time Jewish professionals. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, operates under a 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, and is preparing for a planned Head of School transition for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Name

Gesher Jewish Day School

Legal name

Gesher Jewish Day School

Website

https://gesher-jds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gesher Jewish Day School is a nonprofit Pre-K through 8th-grade Jewish day school in Fairfax, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia families with an integrated general and Jewish studies curriculum, an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, and a signature Israel travel program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Jewish day school
• Private K-8 education
• Jewish studies curriculum
• Hebrew language education
• After-school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for Pre-K through 8th grade education. Tuition varies by grade level with Gan Katan at $18,540, Elementary at $30,700, and Middle School at $31,800 for 2026-2027.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting campus facilities including the gymnasium, outdoor fields, event spaces, classrooms, and meeting rooms for community events, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and sports activities.
3. Transportation Services: Optional round-trip bus service at $4,210 or one-way service at $2,945 for the 2026-2027 school year.
4. After-School Programs: Revenue from MoEd-powered aftercare and afterschool clubs, as well as Gesher United Athletics and school musical programs.
5. PTO Dues and Donations: PTO dues ($54 first child, $18 each additional) plus voluntary donations for teacher gifts, Purim mishloach manot, and classroom support.
6. Annual Fund and Campaign Donations: Tax-deductible donations through annual fund and the $6 million Community Campaign for campus improvements, with donor acknowledgment for $100+ donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gesher Jewish Day School is an accredited private nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade Jewish day school that integrates General Studies (Singapore Math, Reading/Writing Workshops, Science, Social Studies) with Jewish Studies (Hebrew language via Bishvil Haivrit, Tanakh, Rabbinics, Jewish History and Values) throughout the school day. Core offerings are organized by grade level (Gan Katan Pre-K, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8) and supplemented by signature programs including the Gesher Travel program (6th grade TEVA, 7th grade Philadelphia, 8th grade Israel), Gesher Green environmental learning on a 28-acre campus, after-school programs, athletics through the ABC Athletic League, and annual musical productions.

Product overview

Gesher Jewish Day School is a Pre-K through 8 Jewish day school offering a unified educational program that weaves General Studies and Jewish Studies together throughout the day. The core products include Gan Katan (Pre-K for ages 4-5), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), with each level building on the previous through integrated curricula. Academic sub-products include the General Studies curriculum (Singapore Math, Language Arts workshops), Jewish Studies curriculum (Hebrew language K-8, Tanakh, Rabbinics), and Technology Program (1:1 Chromebooks for grades 3-8 with Google Classroom). Support services include the Student Support Team, Gesher Travel Program (including the signature 8th grade Israel trip), Gesher Green environmental program, After School Programs (MoEd-powered clubs and childcare), Sports Program (ABC Athletic League), and annual Musical Productions. The school also provides tuition assistance and bus transportation services to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gan Katan (Pre-K Program) Full-day Pre-K program for 4- and 5-year-olds featuring play-based learning activities, Hebrew language integration, and Jewish life education. Designed for the youngest Gesher students and their families.
• Elementary School (Grades K-5) Elementary education program incorporating differentiated instruction, Singapore Math curriculum (Marshall Cavendish Primary Mathematics Series), Language Arts (Readers and Writers Workshop), Hebrew language instruction, music (Orff method), and weekly art, music, computers, and library classes.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program with academic rigor preparing students for high school, offering high school credit courses (Spanish I, Hebrew I, Algebra I, Geometry, Hebrew II), and featuring the signature 8th grade two-week Israel trip.
• After School Programs MoEd-powered aftercare and afterschool clubs offering flexible aftercare, drop-ins, noon dismissal coverage, full-day care on parent-teacher conference days and select professional development days. Also includes Gesher United Athletics and the annual school musical.
• Bus Transportation Service Optional bus service for Gesher students with stops in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, and Vienna. Round trip transportation is $4,210 and one-way is $2,945 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Facility Rentals Rental of campus facilities including gymnasium, outdoor fields, event spaces, classrooms, and meeting rooms for community events, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and sports activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students score above 90th percentile on standardized tests compared to public school students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoEdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoEd powers Gesher's after-school clubs and provides extended day care options including flexible aftercare, drop-ins, and coverage for noon dismissals and professional development days. MoEd at Gesher offers full-day care on parent-teacher conference days and select professional development days.
• Medina's BakeryminorOthersKosher-certified challah supplier providing fresh challah for weekly Shabbat orders. Cost is $8.50 per loaf with full-year subscription or one-time order options delivered on Fridays.
• Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Community Leadership Council and Federation support for Jewish education initiatives in Northern Virginia. Sharon Sherry previously served as Senior Director of Community Outreach & Education at the Federation before joining Gesher.
• Agudas Achim CongregationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding location of Gesher in 1982 and continuing community partnership. Many families are members of this congregation in Alexandria, VA.
• Congregation Olam TikvahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany Gesher families are members of this synagogue in Fairfax, VA. Board member Ilana Rothberg serves on their board, and Yoni Bronstein serves on their board of directors.
• Temple Rodef ShalomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Jessica Ingram previously led this congregation before joining the Gesher community. Many families are members of this Falls Church congregation.
• ABC Athletic League of Greater WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGesher's after-school athletics program is a member of the ABC Athletic League, competing against seven other independent schools including Alexandria Country Day School, Browne Academy, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Capitol Hill Day School, Edlin School, and Green Hedges.
• Pearlstone Retreat Center (TEVA Programming)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner6th grade students spend three nights at Pearlstone Retreat Center participating in TEVA programming to learn about stewardship of the earth through experiential learning.
• George Mason University HillelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbi Daniel Novick serves as Executive Director of GMU Hillel and is a member of Gesher's Board of Trustees as a Member at Large.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Browne Academy: Independent day school in Alexandria, VA serving grades PS-8. Competes with Gesher for private K-8 enrollment in the same Northern Virginia region and is a fellow ABC Athletic League member.
• Burgundy Farm Country Day School: Independent day school in Alexandria, VA serving grades K-8 on a 25-acre campus. Comparable to Gesher as a regional private K-8 school with a substantial campus footprint and ABC Athletic League participation.
• Alexandria Country Day School: Independent non-Jewish day school in Alexandria, VA serving grades K-8 with rigorous academics. Competes with Gesher for Northern Virginia families seeking private K-8 education and is a direct peer in the ABC Athletic League.

Others

• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: National nonprofit network supporting Jewish day schools. Gesher's leadership team (e.g., Melanie Eisen) has worked at Prizmah, and the school is part of its ecosystem; relevant as an industry association and ecosystem enabler for Jewish day schools.

Regional players

• Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School: Orthodox day school in Skokie, IL serving early childhood through 8th grade with dual curriculum. Comparable as a Jewish day school at similar grade span and scale, though it serves the Chicago Jewish community rather than Northern Virginia.

Direct peers

• Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: Larger Jewish day school in Rockville, MD serving grades K-12 in the Greater Washington area. Directly comparable as a pluralistic, dual-curriculum day school competing for the same Northern Virginia / DMV Jewish family market with overlapping transportation reach.
• Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Washington: Conservative Jewish day school in Bethesda, MD serving grades K-8 with integrated Judaic and general studies. Directly comparable to Gesher in grade span, pluralistic-conservative orientation, and Northern Virginia / DMV family market.
• Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital: Pluralistic Jewish day school in Washington, DC serving grades K-4 with dual general and Judaic studies. Comparable to Gesher's elementary program in mission, curriculum approach, and target Jewish family demographic within the broader DMV market.
• Torah School of Greater Washington: Orthodox day school in Silver Spring, MD serving early childhood through middle school with intensive Judaic and general studies. Comparable as a regional Jewish day school serving the same Northern Virginia / suburban Maryland Jewish population.
• Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy: Orthodox Jewish day school in Rockville, MD serving grades K-12 with dual general and Judaic studies. Competes for DMV Jewish families with a similar integrated curriculum and after-school programming, drawing from the same Northern Virginia feeder communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/gesherjds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gesher-jewish-day-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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