Kohelet Yeshiva

What Kohelet Yeshiva does

Kohelet Yeshiva is a private, nonprofit Modern Orthodox K-12 day school operating on a single campus at the Martha & Harry Stern Campus, 223 North Highland Avenue, Merion Station, Pennsylvania. It serves families in the Greater Philadelphia area seeking a continuous religious and college-preparatory education across three divisions: Lab School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), supplemented by a Beit Midrash community program for adult Torah study. The Lab School and Middle School employ a constructivist, competency-based instructional model delivered through the Altitude Learning LMS, while the High School operates a traditional college-preparatory track offering 11 AP courses. The institution further differentiates itself through an Israel-infusion program (including four Bnot Akiva-style Bnot Sherut annually and a Penn Coding partnership), arts integration, athletics, and a Learning Center serving students with diverse learning needs.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered tuition (K-5 at approximately $17,800-$18,000, middle school at $20,500-$20,900, high school at $31,500-$31,900), supplemented by EITC/OSTC scholarship funding administered via Foundation for Jewish Day Schools and PEP LLC, a tiered giving program (Etz Chaim Society at $1,800+/year), Parnas Hayom daily Torah-learning sponsorships ($180/day, $500/week), the 26th Annual Gala, and ancillary fees (security, activities, bus service). The 55-employee organization completed its full K-12 expansion in 2025, formalizing a 13-year single-campus pathway for Orthodox families in the Lower Merion community.

Name

Kohelet Yeshiva

Legal name

Kohelet Yeshiva

Website

https://koheletyeshiva.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kohelet Yeshiva is a nonprofit Modern Orthodox K-12 day school in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, serving Greater Philadelphia families with competency-based elementary and middle school divisions, a traditional college-preparatory high school, and an adult Beit Midrash community program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Merion Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Rates vary by grade level (K-5: $17,800-$18,000; 6-8: $20,500-$20,900; 9-12: $31,500-$31,900). Additional fees include activity fees, security fees, and optional bus service.
2. EITC/OSTC Scholarships: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program redirects PA state taxes to scholarships. School partners with Foundation for Jewish Day Schools and PEP LLC. Distributes approximately $1.5 million annually in scholarships to over one-quarter of student body.
3. General Donations: Annual giving program where donors contribute to support school operations and programs.
4. Etz Chaim Society: Donor recognition society requiring annual gifts of $1,800 or more. Members receive event invitations and gala tickets.
5. Parnas Hayom Sponsorships: Daily or weekly sponsorship opportunities ($180/day, $500/week) for Torah learning in the Beit Midrash.
6. High School Mishmar Sponsorship: Sponsorship initiative supporting dynamic student programming, community education, and inspirational tefillot at the Beit Midrash.
7. Gala Events: Annual gala generating revenue through ticket sales and advertising purchases. Currently hosting 26th Annual Gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kohelet Yeshiva is a Modern Orthodox K-12 Jewish day school delivering a unified educational experience across three divisions: Lab School (K-5) with constructivist, competency-based instruction; Middle School (6-8) with personalized learning paths; and High School (9-12) offering 11 AP courses and dual preparation for yeshivot/seminaries and top colleges. The school also operates the Beit Midrash community program providing adult Torah learning, shiurim, and Shabbat programming for the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community.

Product overview

Kohelet Yeshiva is a Modern Orthodox K-12 Jewish day school offering a unified educational experience across three school divisions: Lab School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). The school also operates a Beit Midrash program for adult community education. Educational support services include a Learning Center for students with diverse learning needs, Writing and STEM Centers for academic support, and aftercare/club programs. The school offers a comprehensive arts and athletics program as part of its holistic educational approach. The divisions use a competency-based assessment model with Altitude Learning as the learning management system, while the High School maintains a more traditional academic structure with AP courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beit Midrash: A community program offering classes and programming for the Greater Philadelphia community, including Torah study, shiurim, and religious education for adults.

Products and services

• Lab School (KYLS) A non-traditional K-5 elementary program at Kohelet Yeshiva based on constructivist theory of education, designed to promote curiosity and discovery through developmentally appropriate, skills-based instruction using the Altitude Learning competency-based LMS. For enrolled K-5 students and their families.
• Middle School (KYMS) A non-traditional 6-8 grade program offering single-gender multi-age classes with competency-based assessment, focusing on critical thinking and personalized learning paths supported by the Altitude Learning LMS. For enrolled 6-8 students and their families.
• High School (KYHS) A traditional 9-12 grade college preparatory program with Modern Orthodox Jewish education, offering 11 AP courses and preparing students for yeshivot, seminaries, and universities. For enrolled 9-12 students and their families.
• Beit Midrash Program A community education program offering classes and programming for the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community, including shiurim, Shabbatot Shel Ruach, Yom Iyuns, and inspirational tefillot for adult learners.
• Learning Center Academic support services for students with learning differences, including specialists in math, reading, writing, Judaic Studies, and executive functioning; includes educational testing, accommodations, and modifications. For enrolled students requiring additional learning support.
• Aftercare and Clubs Program Extended care services (4-5pm Monday-Thursday) and after-school clubs including Time Flies Circus, Running, Sewing, Chess (Premier Chess), Art, Music, Penn Coding, Outdoor Sports, and Mishmar Torah learning. For enrolled students and their families.
• Athletics Program School sports teams including baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and track & field, competing in tournaments against other Jewish high schools. For enrolled students.
• Drama, Arts & Music Program Visual and performing arts education including drama productions under professional theater direction, musical performances, art classes, and special events like Kohelet Café. For enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributes $1.5 million in EITC scholarships to over one-quarter of student body annually

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation for Jewish Day Schools (FJDS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Scholarship Organization (SO) for Pennsylvania EITC program. Allows businesses to designate Kohelet Yeshiva as recipient for EITC scholarship contributions, enabling redirect of PA tax dollars to tuition assistance.
• Pennsylvania Education Partnership LLC (PEP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages Special Purpose Entity allowing individuals and business owners to participate in EITC program for directing PA taxes to Kohelet scholarships.
• Penn Engineering / University of PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Coding program led by Penn Engineering computer science students provides after-school coding education for students in grades 4-8 at no cost to participants.
• Bnei AkivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosts two morim shlichim who teach in the school and oversee local Bnei Akiva snif. Collaborates on programming and Israel connection activities.
• Altitude LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system provider for grades 4-8. Enables competency-based instruction, personalized learning paths, and progress tracking.
• Sherwin I. Seligsohn Beit Midrash Fellows ProgramcoreOthersKollel/beit midrash program with $37,000 salary and benefits. Members learn in school's Beit Midrash and serve as resource for 6-12th grade classes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ramaz School: A Modern Orthodox K-12 day school in Manhattan, NYC, with a long-standing reputation for rigorous Torah and secular education. Direct peer with similar Modern Orthodox curriculum, family-focused community, and comparable tuition model.
• Frisch School: A Modern Orthodox high school in Paramus, NJ, with strong STEM and Judaic programs. Direct peer at the high school level serving similar Modern Orthodox families in the NY/NJ region.
• SAR Academy: A Modern Orthodox K-12 day school in Riverdale, NYC, with strong Judaic and general studies programs. Direct peer with similar religious educational philosophy and differentiated learning approaches.
• Yeshivat He'Atid: A Modern Orthodox K-12 day school in Teaneck, NJ, with project-based and differentiated learning approaches. Direct peer serving similar Modern Orthodox families in the NY/NJ region with comparable curriculum and tuition structure.
• The Moriah School: A Modern Orthodox K-12 day school in Englewood, NJ, with rigorous academic and Judaic programs. Direct peer with similar educational philosophy, student-centered approach, and Modern Orthodox orientation.
• Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School: A Modern Orthodox high school for girls in Teaneck, NJ, with a rigorous academic and Judaic curriculum. Direct peer at the high school level for girls' education within the Modern Orthodox community.

Regional players

• Perelman Jewish Day School: A Jewish day school in Gladwyne, PA, serving the Philadelphia area with elementary and middle school programs. Regional peer in the same Greater Philadelphia Jewish community with similar K-8 educational offerings.
• Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy: A Jewish day school serving grades 6-12 in Bryn Mawr, PA, near Philadelphia. Regional peer operating in the same Greater Philadelphia Jewish community, providing a similar Jewish day school educational experience but with a different denominational orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/koheletyeshiva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kohelet-yeshiva-high-school-formerly-stern-hebrew-hs-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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