Lehrman Community Day Schl

What Lehrman Community Day Schl does

Lehrman Community Day School is a private, non-profit Jewish day school founded in 1960 and located at 727 Lehrman Drive (Klurman Campus) in Miami Beach, Florida. The school serves children from 18 months through Grade 5, and is the only pluralistic Jewish day school in Miami-Dade County. It is governed by a Board of Trustees (currently chaired by Ariella Tolkin for the 2026-2027 term, with Ali Zalaznick as Immediate Past Chair) and led operationally by Head of School Jodi Bruce and COO Rudy Collum.

The school's core product is a dual-curriculum educational program that integrates general studies (Fundations phonics, Columbia University Teachers College Writing Workshop, Progress in Mathematics, Studies Weekly social studies, project-based learning) with Hebrew language immersion and Judaic studies beginning at age 3. Technology infrastructure includes Google Apps for Education with a 1:1 device program in grades K-5, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, and a STEM/robotics curriculum using LEGO EV3, Sphero, Ozobots, and Vex. Supporting offerings include an extensive after-school programming catalog (sports, robotics, coding, performing arts, mahjongg, dance, woodcraft), an annual Shabbaton retreat at Circle F Dude Ranch for grades 3-5, art/music integration, and athletics.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, which covers approximately 85% of budgetary needs, with the balance funded by Annual Campaign donations and a Capital Campaign supporting the construction of a new 27,000-29,000 sq.ft. facility. Tuition follows a graduated, per-grade pricing model with a $175 non-refundable application fee and a $2,500 enrollment deposit per child ($1,000 non-refundable), and offers a 3% discount for full payment or ten equal monthly installments via FACTS Management. The school uses a continuous enrollment system with automatic annual re-enrollment unless opted out by mid-January, supported by an active PTA and alumni referral network through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Name

Lehrman Community Day Schl

Legal name

Lehrman Community Day School

Website

https://lehrmanschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lehrman Community Day School is a private, pluralistic Jewish day school in Miami Beach, Florida, serving children ages 18 months through Grade 5 with an integrated general studies and Judaic studies curriculum. Founded in 1960, it is the only pluralistic Jewish day school in Miami-Dade County and is currently expanding its Klurman Campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Jewish Day School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Jewish day school education
• Early childhood education
• Dual curriculum schooling
• Elementary education programs
• Judaic studies education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami, Florida

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: Primary revenue source covering approximately 85% of budgetary needs. Graduated tuition based on grade level with enrollment deposits and multiple payment options including full payment discount (3%) or ten equal monthly payments through FACTS management.
2. Annual Campaign Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting tuition assistance, faculty salaries, innovative programming, and learning technologies.
3. Capital Campaign: Capital fundraising for facility expansion including new 29,000-square-foot building with modern specialty classrooms, media center, indoor gymnasium, and rooftop space.
4. Tribute Cards: Sale of personalized cards to honor occasions with proceeds benefiting the Annual Campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lehrman Community Day School is a pluralistic Jewish day school offering a unified dual-curriculum educational program for children from 18 months through Grade 5. The school delivers integrated general studies and Judaic studies (including Hebrew language immersion beginning at age 3), combined with arts, athletics, STEM/robotics, and after-school programming on its Miami Beach campus.

Product overview

Lehrman Community Day School is a pluralistic Jewish day school offering a unified dual-curriculum educational program from Early Childhood (18 months) through Grade 5. The core educational offerings consist of the Early Childhood Program, Lower Elementary Program (K-Grade 2), Upper Elementary Program (Grades 3-5), Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Art and Music, Athletics, and Technology Program with 1:1 device initiative and robotics curriculum. Supporting services include After-School Programming (Musical Theater, Robotics and Coding, Sports, Arts, and more), the Shabbaton Dude Ranch Retreat, Tuition Assistance, and Continuous Enrollment System. The school is expanding with a new 29,000-square-foot facility featuring specialty classrooms, media center, indoor gymnasium, and rooftop space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Program for children from 18 months to Pre-Kindergarten, offering half-day (ages 18 months-3 years) and full-day options. Includes Turning Twos, Toddlers, Nursery, and Pre-K classes focusing on socialization, language development, emerging literacy and numeracy skills, and Jewish heritage through song, prayer, art, and daily life.
• Lower Elementary Program (K-Grade 2) Kindergarten through Grade 2 program featuring a dual curriculum of general and Judaic studies. Uses Fundations for phonics, Writing Workshop for language arts, Progress in Mathematics for math, Studies Weekly for social studies, and hands-on science labs including robotics and STEM activities.
• Upper Elementary Program (Grades 3-5) Grades 3-5 program transitioning students from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Features class novels, Vocabulary Workshop, Writing Workshop, Progress in Mathematics, integrated science topics, and a Project-Based Learning approach covering history, social studies, and research skills.
• Hebrew and Jewish Studies Hebrew language immersion beginning at age 3 through Grade 5, building fluency and connection to Jewish culture. Includes daily communal prayer, Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services, blessings over meals, Jewish values education, Tikkun Olam emphasis, and celebration of Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
• Art and Music Program Integrated arts program combining art and music with other subjects including history, language arts, and science. Students develop appreciation through exposure to artists and composers while gaining skills in personal production and creative thinking.
• Athletics and Physical Education Multi-dimensional physical education from Early Childhood through Grade 5. Focuses on stretching, balance, coordination, fundamental sports skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play in a positive and supportive environment.
• Technology Program Dedicated 1:1 technology device program in grades K-5 with Google Apps for Education. Includes STEM education through a robotics program for grades 3-5 using LEGO EV3 and FIRST Lego League competition in partnership with Miami Jewish Day School, digital citizenship reinforcement, and professional development for teachers with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.
• After-School Programming Robust after-school options including Mini Maker, Little Lions Sports Academy, Lego Building, Woodcraft, Futbol Fundamentals, Basketball, Musical Theater, Mini Mahjong, Mad Science, Garden Club, Robotics, Coding, Spanish, Art, Chess, Dance, Soccer, Tennis, Cooking, and After Care for students through Grade 5.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates gain admission to first-choice middle schools including independent, public, charter, and Jewish schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Miami Jewish FederationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLehrman is a beneficiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, receiving community support and referrals through the Federation network. This partnership supports the school's mission of Jewish continuity and education.
• PRIZMAH Center for Jewish Day SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with PRIZMAH, the center supporting Jewish day schools, providing professional development, resources, and network connections for Jewish educational excellence.
• Miami CAJE (Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Day School Excellence Project and Principals and Administrators Council, providing professional development and educational resources to support school excellence.
• Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF)coreOthersAccreditation body providing school accreditation services.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)coreOthersRegional accreditation body providing school accreditation through SACS CASI (Council on Accreditation and School Improvement).
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreOthersEarly Childhood Department approved by FDCF (License Number C11MD0807) for childcare services.
• Circle F Dude RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Shabbat retreat venue for 3rd through 5th graders. Three-day trip includes talent show, horseback riding, challah baking, and rock climbing culminating in group Shabbat experience.
• AB AthleticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal sports program provider offering Soccer Fundamentals and Basketball Skills after-school programming.
• Nexplore/DIY BuildersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodcraft after-school program provider teaching carpentry basics including measuring, sanding, and building real projects.
• Mad ScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScience enrichment after-school program provider offering hands-on discovery science activities for young scientists.
• The Mahj Boss (Rachel Weissman)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeginner Mah-Jongg after-school program instructor providing lessons including 2026 NMJL card.
• Miami Beach Performing ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDance after-school program provider offering creative movement classes focused on dance technique, isolations, and performance quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solomon Schechter Day School (network): Network of pluralistic Jewish day schools across North America with integrated general and Judaic curricula. Comparable in educational philosophy (pluralistic Jewish education) and curriculum structure to Lehrman's model.
• Scheck Hillel Community School: Large Jewish day school in North Miami Beach serving early childhood through Grade 12 with both general and Judaic studies. Directly comparable because it serves the same Miami-area Jewish family market with a similar dual-curriculum model, but offers the K-12 continuity Lehrman lacks.
• The Moriah School: Englewood, NJ Jewish day school serving early childhood through Grade 8 with a dual curriculum and Hebrew immersion. Comparable in dual-curriculum model and pluralistic Jewish day school positioning.

Regional players

• Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy: Jewish day school in Overland Park, KS serving early childhood through Grade 12 with a dual curriculum and Hebrew language instruction. Comparable structure and religious-secular integration, but operating in a different region.
• Brauser Maimonides Academy: Hollywood, FL Jewish day school offering early childhood through Grade 8 with a dual secular and Judaic curriculum. Comparable in operating model and Florida Jewish family market positioning.
• Katz Hillel Day School: Jewish day school in Boca Raton serving early childhood through middle school with an integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum. Comparable in mission and structure but operates in a different South Florida geography.

Broad incumbents

• Palmer Trinity School: Miami-area private day school serving grades 6-12, serving as one of the destination middle schools for Lehrman graduates and competing for the same family tuition dollars in the South Florida private school market.
• The Cushman School: Established Miami-area private independent school (not faith-based) serving lower and middle school grades. Comparable as a competing premium private option in the same local Miami market for families weighing tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/LehrmanSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/lehrmanschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehrman-community-day-schl

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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