Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton

What Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton does

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton (KHDS) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School founded in 1989 in Boca Raton, Florida, and renamed under its current name in January 2016. The institution operates on a 15-acre Milton B. Katz campus adjacent to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and serves more than 700 students from age 2 through 8th grade across three counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach), drawing from more than 350 families and a 1,000+ alumni network. KHDS delivers a dual curriculum split 50% general studies and 50% Torah and Judaic studies, organized across three divisions (Rosalind Henwood Early Childhood Learning Center, Teddy & Linda Struhl Elementary School, and Middle School), with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and specialized supports including the ETGAR special education program and Mechina transitional program.

The educational product is supported by an integrated technology stack: 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 2-8, iPads in early childhood, Google Apps for Education on a custom KHDS domain, a Lower School robotics and coding lab, and a Makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, circuit boards, robotics, and 24 VR headsets. Enrichment is monetized through Camp Ruach (summer day camp, 375+ campers in its 15th summer), the Kids Time after-school program, Hillel Lions athletics (grades 4-8), the E2K Science and Math Enrichment partnership with CIJE, character-development programs (E.M.E.T. and K.A.R.E.), and a class-trip program culminating in an 8th grade 10-day Israel trip.

KHDS generates revenue primarily through tuition managed via the FACTS payment system, supplemented by a $175 application fee plus $22 FACTS processing fee per new family, an Annual Campaign, a multi-year Capital Campaign (Phase III "Together We Build" funding a new classroom building and Beit Midrash), PTA fundraisers (Guardian of Learning at $360/guardian, Koppie Cohn Day of Learning at $180), major gift societies, and an Atid Legacy Society that has secured 60+ letters of intent through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation Life & Legacy program. Financial aid is delivered through FACTS Grant & Aid assessment plus state scholarship programs (Step Up for Students, AAA Scholarships, Gardiner/McKay), with 52% of students receiving some aid. KHDS is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Daniel J. Katz; operational leadership comprises Head of School Rabbi Mordechai Schwersenski and Executive Director/CFO Lev Stark, with a divisional principal structure for Judaic and General Studies.

Name

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton

Legal name

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton

Website

https://hilleldayschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton is a private nonprofit Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School serving 700+ students (age 2 through 8th grade) on a 15-acre Boca Raton campus, delivering a 50/50 dual curriculum of general and Judaic studies to families across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Private Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Jewish day school
• Private K-8 education
• Modern Orthodox education
• Dual curriculum schooling
• Religious elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments, managed through FACTS unified payment system for tuition, busing, after-school activities, and trips. Payment plans available with financial aid options.
2. Annual Campaign Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting scholarships and educational programming. Families encouraged to contribute minimum 8 volunteer hours or $500替代 donation.
3. Capital Campaign: Major capital fundraising for campus expansion and facilities, with naming opportunities at various contribution levels payable over multiple years.
4. Application Fees: $175 application fee plus $22 FACTS processing fee for new student admissions.
5. Koppie Cohn Day of Learning Program: Sponsorship of dedicated day of learning for $180 to the Scholarship Fund.
6. Guardian of Learning (PTA): PTA annual fundraiser at $360 per guardian to support student and staff programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton operates a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school providing a unified dual curriculum that combines 50% general studies and 50% Torah and Judaic studies for students from age 2 through 8th grade across an Early Childhood Learning Center, Lower School, and Middle School. Beyond core academics, the school offers enrichment programs including Camp Ruach summer camp, Kids Time after-school program, athletics, technology education, and the E2K Science/Math Enrichment program in partnership with CIJE. Tuition is the primary revenue stream, managed through the FACTS payment system, supplemented by application fees and charitable donations.

Product overview

Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton (KHDS) is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School offering a unified dual-curriculum educational platform combining 50% general studies and 50% Torah and Judaic studies for students from age 2 through 8th grade. The school operates three school divisions (Early Childhood Learning Center, Elementary School, and Middle School) supported by specialized programs including the ETGAR special education program and Mechina transitional program. Beyond core academics, the institution offers an extensive enrichment ecosystem including Camp Ruach summer camp, Kids Time after-school program, Hillel Lions athletics, technology education with Makerspace and robotics, E2K science/math enrichment, and class trips including an 8th grade Israel graduation journey. The school is accredited by Cognia and serves over 700 students on a 15-acre campus adjacent to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton (KHDS) Core Day School Program
• ETGAR Special Education Program
• Mechina Transitional Program
• Camp Ruach Summer Day Camp
• Kids Time Program (KTP) After-School Program
• Hillel Lions Athletics Program
• E2K Science and Math Enrichment Program
• Koppie Cohn Day of Learning Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% of students receive some financial aid
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHDS is an agency of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The school campus is located adjacent to the Federation headquarters. Partnership includes Life & Legacy program through Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) and Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiative.
• Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CIJE to offer E2K Science and Math Enrichment program allowing select students to explore science and math interests in environment promoting independence, creativity and problem solving.
• Step Up for StudentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-approved income-based scholarship program recommended for families seeking financial aid. KHDS supports families in navigating the application process for private school scholarships.
• AAA ScholarshipsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlternative income-based and disability-based scholarship program. KHDS provides guidance and support for families applying for state scholarship funds.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS unified payment system handles all tuition and related payments including busing, after-school activities, and trips. Also provides grant and aid assessment for financial assistance applications.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Life & Legacy program through Harold Grinspoon Foundation's initiative encouraging planned giving and endowments. KHDS has secured over 60 letters of intent for legacy gifts through this partnership.
• Metro School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline uniform vendor. 3% of all purchases donated back to PTA. Uniforms available for grades 1-5 and grades 6-8 through the online platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scheck Hillel Community Day School: The original parent school from which KHDS was branched in 1989 (originally in North Miami Beach, now in Plantation, FL). Operates a similar Modern Orthodox dual curriculum (general + Judaic studies) for K-12 and represents the closest direct comparable in curriculum, governance model, and South Florida positioning.
• Yeshivat Noam: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Englewood, NJ serving K-8 with the same dual secular/Judaic curriculum, comparable student-teacher ratios, and similar community-based funding model via tuition plus annual fundraising campaigns.
• SAR Academy: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Riverdale, NY offering the same dual secular and Judaic studies curriculum from early childhood through middle school with comparable admissions process, financial aid program, and parent-involvement structure.
• The Heschel School: Independent Jewish day school in NYC combining rigorous general studies with Jewish education across early childhood through high school. Comparable tuition-driven, fundraising-supported nonprofit model with technology integration and similar focus on character development.
• The Moriah School: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Englewood, NJ with a parallel dual curriculum, comparable grade span (early childhood through middle school), and similar community-managed enrollment cycle and parent association fundraising structure.
• Hebrew Academy of Cleveland: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Beachwood, OH using the same dual general/Judaic studies approach with specialized STEM/robotics programs, dedicated Makerspace-style facilities, and similar 50%+ financial aid participation rates to support community access.
• Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in West Bloomfield, MI operating EC through middle school with the same 50/50 secular/Judaic studies balance, comparable student-teacher ratios, and similar tuition-plus-donation revenue model anchored to a local Jewish Federation.
• Bi-Cultural Day School: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Stamford, CT of similar size, grade span (EC-8), and dual-curriculum approach. Comparable tuition and donation revenue structure including Step Up-style scholarship participation and active parent association fundraising.
• Ramaz School: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school on the Upper East Side of NYC with a continuous EC-12 dual curriculum. Comparable academic rigor and alumni university placements that justify premium tuition pricing in an affluent Jewish demographic.

Regional players

• Posnack School: Jewish day school in Plantation/Davie, FL serving Jewish students from early childhood through high school. Direct regional competitor in the South Florida Jewish day school market, drawing from overlapping communities in Broward and north Miami-Dade counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HillelTube
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• Instagraminstagram.com/katzhilleldayschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillel-day-school-of-boca-raton

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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