Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School

What Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School does

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School ('Meyer Prep') is a nonprofit Jewish community day school operating a single campus at the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Center for Jewish Learning, 5225 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Founded in 1973, the school serves Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade with a dual-language English/Hebrew curriculum, an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, and a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon designation. It is part of the David Posnack Jewish Day School Network (1,400+ students, 300+ staff across member schools) and primarily serves Jewish families in the Greater Palm Beach area, with bus service extending to Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Wellington.

The school's core product is a continuous nine-year college-preparatory educational experience. Students progress through Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten (where they acquire conversational Hebrew and at least 650 Hebrew words), Elementary (Grades 1-5) with interdisciplinary project-based learning in three Cohn Family Innovation Labs featuring 3D printing, robotics, coding, and engineering software, and an IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-8) offering high-school-credit courses in Algebra I, Geometry, Hebrew I, and Hebrew II. Supporting programs include Judaic Studies and Hebrew immersion (taught by native Israelis), Fine Arts (drawing, painting, pottery, photography, music, drama), Athletics (8 teams across 5 sports), and an after-school enrichment cluster delivered in partnership with the neighboring Mandel Jewish Community Center.

The revenue model is built on annual subscription tuition ($17,250 for JrK; $20,900 for K-1; $24,550 for Grades 2-5; $28,165 for Grades 6-8) plus mandatory fees (Application $175, Enrollment $500, Matriculation $1,250, Campus and Security $795) and an Academic Resource Program ($5,845-$6,220). Revenue is augmented by the Meyer Prep Fund annual campaign supporting tuition assistance, teacher recruitment, and capital needs, plus Step Up for Students state scholarships. The school operates with 11-50 directly attributed employees on a 14-acre, 68,000 sq ft campus, maintains a 100% first-choice high school acceptance rate for 2024 graduates, and is governed by a Board of Trustees led by President Robin Kanel under the direction of Principal Lucy De Vries. Distribution is direct-to-family through campus tours, Veracross inquiry portal, and Director of Admissions Natalie Barak.

Name

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School

Legal name

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School

Website

https://meyerprep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School is a nonprofit Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade Jewish community day school in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, offering a dual-language English/Hebrew curriculum with an authorized IB Middle Years Programme and Blue Ribbon designation, serving Greater Palm Beach Jewish families with tuition from $17,250 to $28,165 annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• Jewish day school education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Dual language education
• STEAM elementary school
• International Baccalaureate MYP

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

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: Annual tuition for JrK-8th grade students; tuition varies by grade level with annual Campus and Security Fee included
2. Enrollment and Fees: Application fees ($175), enrollment fees ($500), one-time matriculation fee ($1,250), and annual Campus and Security Fee ($795)
3. Academic Resource Program: Additional fees for students enrolled in Academic Resource Program for specialized support services
4. Meyer Prep Fund (Annual Campaign): Fundraising contributions expected from all families; supports tuition assistance, teacher recruitment, technology, fine arts, and security
5. Step Up for Students Scholarships: Accepts Private School Scholarship (FTC & FES-EO) and Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities from Florida scholarship program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School is a private Jewish community day school serving Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade students in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The school delivers a dual-language English/Hebrew college preparatory curriculum, an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, Judaic Studies, and STEAM learning through three Cohn Family Innovation Labs. Families purchase annual tuition and pay enrollment, application, and ancillary fees; tuition assistance is available through Florida scholarships and the school's Meyer Prep Fund.

Product overview

Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School is a JrK-8 college preparatory Jewish day school offering a dual-language curriculum in English and Hebrew. The school operates as a unified educational program spanning Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade, combining rigorous general studies with comprehensive Jewish studies and Hebrew language instruction. Core programs include the JrK-8 academic curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme, Cohn Family Innovation Lab (STEAM/maker space), Judaic Studies & Hebrew language immersion, Fine Arts program, and extensive extracurricular offerings including athletics and after-school clubs. The school functions as an authorized International Baccalaureate World School and Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, with tuition ranging from $17,250 (JrK) to $28,165 (Grades 6-8) plus additional fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Kindergarten Program (JrK) Early childhood education program for children ages 4 and 5 emphasizing socio-emotional and academic growth anchored in Jewish values, with STEAM education and Innovation Lab activities.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten offering individualized instruction in a fascination-centered learning environment; students learn at least 650 Hebrew words and achieve conversational Hebrew by first grade.
• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5) Interdisciplinary project-based learning with differentiated instruction and Innovation Lab exposure to robotics, coding, and engineering software.
• IB Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme offering academically challenging curriculum with critical and creative thinking, plus high school credit courses in Algebra I, Geometry, Hebrew I, and Hebrew II.
• Cohn Family Innovation Lab Interdisciplinary maker space with 3D printers, robotics, computer programming, and engineering software where students design and create STEAM projects from concept to realization.
• Judaic Studies & Hebrew Language Program Hebrew language immersion taught by native Israelis using a spiral curriculum, including Torah study, Jewish history, holidays, customs, and preparation for the 8th grade Israel trip; eligible students earn high school credit for Hebrew I and II.
• Fine Arts & Specials Program Visual arts (drawing, painting, pottery, photography, printmaking) and performing arts (music, drama, debate, student government) culminating in the annual Exhibit Meyer celebration.
• After School Opportunities Optional after-school enrichment including sports, art club, band, choir, musical theatre, robotics, cooking, science and math clubs, and academic office hours.
• Meyer Prep Athletics Interscholastic sports program for grades 5-8 with 8 teams in 5 sports: flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track.
• Financial Aid Program Need-based financial assistance program that accepts Step Up for Students scholarships (Private School Scholarship and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities) and awards are annual and contingent on continuing eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% first-choice high school acceptance for 2024 graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeyer Prep is a proud partner of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, receiving community support and visibility as part of the Greater Palm Beach Jewish community network.
• David Posnack Jewish Day School NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeyer Prep is part of the David Posnack Jewish Day School Network, connecting over 1,400 students and 300 staff across multiple Jewish day schools in the region.
• Mandel Jewish Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring JCC provides Beyond the Bell after-school program with seamless transition via internal walkway. JCC counselors pick up students at Meyer and walk them to the J for activities.
• Alpert Jewish Family Service (AJFS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with AJFS for empathy-building workshop where students in JrK-8 participated in hands-on activities simulating challenges faced by individuals with exceptionalities.
• Jewish Community Center (JCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with JCC and Alpert Jewish Family Service for inclusion workshop helping students understand and support peers with diverse needs.
• Israel Guide Dog CenterminorOthersNJHS students attended leadership luncheon with CEO Noach Braun and Southeast Regional Director Felicia Katz to learn about blindness, emotional trauma support, and guide dog partnerships.
• PrizmahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network supporting Jewish day schools providing resources, professional development, and community connection.
• Step Up for StudentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccepts Private School Scholarship (FTC & FES-EO) and Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities for Florida families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Pine School: Independent PreK-12 day school in Hobe Sound (Palm Beach County) offering rigorous college-prep with extensive arts and athletics. A local private-school peer competing for the same high-income Greater Palm Beach families.
• American Heritage School: Large private PreK-12 school in Plantation/Boca Raton serving thousands of students with rigorous academics and an extensive campus. Comparable on scale, college-prep outcomes, and Florida private-school positioning.
• The Benjamin School: Well-established independent PreK-12 day school in North Palm Beach serving the broader (non-faith-based) Palm Beach private school market. Comparable on geography, tuition tier, and selective-admission positioning but without the faith-based curriculum.
• Palm Beach Day Academy: One of the oldest independent K-9 day schools in West Palm Beach, offering college-prep academics with strong athletics. Comparable as a long-tenured, high-tuition Palm Beach private day school competing for the same family demographic.
• Pine Crest School: Premier independent PreK-12 day and boarding school in Fort Lauderdale with very strong academic outcomes and athletics. Comparable on South Florida premium private-school positioning and selective-admission family profile.

Direct peers

• David Posnack Jewish Day School: Flagship school of the David Posnack Jewish Day School Network (which includes Meyer Prep) serving K-12 in Davie/Fort Lauderdale. Direct network and curriculum peer, sharing resources and institutional DNA with Meyer Prep.
• Katz Hillel Day School: Jewish day school in Boca Raton providing K-8 education with strong Judaic studies and general academics. Closely comparable as a same-region Florida Jewish day school competing for overlapping Jewish family prospects in Broward/Palm Beach.
• Donna Klein Jewish Academy: Jewish K-12 day school in Boca Raton (also South Florida) offering rigorous college-prep academics, Judaic studies, and dual-language programs. Directly comparable regionally as a same-faith K-12 day school serving the broader Palm Beach/Broward Jewish community.
• Scheck Hillel Community School: Large Jewish day school (Early Childhood through Grade 12) in North Miami Beach offering dual-language education, IB curriculum, and college preparatory academics. Directly comparable as a Florida-based Jewish day school targeting similar families with comparable tuition and religious/dual-language curriculum.

Regional players

• Don Estridge High Tech Middle School: Public magnet middle school in Boca Raton recognized nationally for technology integration and STEM focus. Indirect competitor in the same geography, pursuing a similar STEAM/Higher-order-thinking differentiation at no tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Meyerprep
• Facebookfacebook.com/meyerprep
• Pinterestpinterest.com/meyerprep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meyerprep

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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