Luria Academy

What Luria Academy does

Luria Academy of Brooklyn is a private, nonprofit Jewish day school founded in 2006 by a group of parents at its 235 St. Marks Avenue campus in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The school serves approximately 320 students from preschool (age 2.6) through 8th grade, drawing families from across Brooklyn neighborhoods and Manhattan. Its educational model integrates Montessori methodology with New York State Common Core Learning Standards, LHILI Tanakh Standards, and ACTFL proficiency guidelines, delivering a progressive interpretation of Jewish day school education that combines General Studies, intensive Hebrew language immersion, and Judaic Studies in mixed-age classroom environments.

The school operates a three-tier academic structure: Primary (ages 2.6-4.6, Montessori-based), Lower School (elementary, ages 6-11), and Upper School (middle school, grades 6-8). Its core technology is pedagogical rather than digital: prepared classroom environments with Montessori materials across eight areas (Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cultural Subjects, Art, Hebrew, Judaic Studies), supported by the Four Commitments framework (Kind, Curious, Strong, Contribute) that guides community interactions. The school uses Veracross for its parent portal and student information system, and the Clarity platform for tuition assistance processing.

Luria's business model is tuition-driven, with primary tuition of $39,000 and middle school tuition of $41,150 for the 2026-2027 academic year, supplemented by a $1,750 annual security obligation per family, trips and materials fees ranging from $275 to $2,750, aftercare services, and a tiered summer program ($2,300-$4,900). Admissions follow a structured seven-step process with rolling admissions for select spots, and the school is governed by a Board of Trustees under Head of School Amanda Pogany. Marketing relies on community reputation, earned media coverage (New York Times, Jewish Telegraphic Agency), and organic social channels rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Luria Academy

Legal name

Luria Academy of Brooklyn

Website

https://luria-academy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luria Academy of Brooklyn is a nonprofit Jewish day school serving approximately 320 students from preschool through 8th grade, integrating Montessori methodology with Hebrew immersion and progressive Judaic studies at its Prospect Heights campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA), Montessori Preschools (EDACABAC)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Jewish day school
• Hebrew immersion
• Private K-8 education
• Progressive Jewish education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for academic year enrollment from preschool through 8th grade. Primary tuition is $39,000 and Middle School tuition is $41,150 for 2026-2027 school year.
2. Summer Program: Summer camp program for Primary students aged 2.6-4.6 years. Session 1 costs $2,300, Session 2 costs $2,625, or full summer for $4,900. Weekly options available at $695.
3. Aftercare Services: After school care services offered during the academic year for additional hourly/daily fees.
4. Security Obligation: Annual security obligation fee of $1,750 per family.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Luria Academy of Brooklyn is a nonprofit private Jewish day school offering Montessori-based education for students from preschool (ages 2.6-4.6) through 8th grade. The school delivers an integrated curriculum combining General Studies aligned with New York State Standards, Judaic Studies based in Jewish law and tradition, and Hebrew language immersion, organized into Primary, Lower School, and Upper School programs with mixed-age classrooms.

Product overview

Luria Academy of Brooklyn is a progressive Jewish day school serving approximately 320 students from preschool through 8th grade. The school operates a unified educational program built on Montessori methodology combined with intensive Jewish studies and Hebrew language immersion. The core offerings include the Primary School (mixed-age Montessori classrooms for ages 2.6-4.6), Lower School (elementary grades), and Upper School (middle school through 8th grade), each following a curriculum aligned with New York State Standards. The school also offers a Summer at Luria Program for enrolled and incoming students. All programs emphasize the Four Commitments for Unconditional Respect (Kind, Curious, Strong, Contribute) and the integration of General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew language within a child-centered, inclusive environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School Program Montessori-based early childhood education for children ages 2.6-4.6 years combining General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew Immersion through mixed-age classroom environments with Montessori materials. Targeted at families seeking Jewish day school education beginning in early childhood.
• Lower School Program (Elementary) Elementary education program for ages 6-11 (grades 1-5), implementing student-centered instruction aligned with New York State Standards while supporting cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development. Continues the Montessori methodology with integrated General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew language.
• Upper School Program (Middle School) Middle school education for grades 6-8 featuring a rigorous academic curriculum, Judaic studies rooted in Jewish law and tradition, and Hebrew language immersion in a progressive educational environment. Tuition is $41,150 for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Summer at Luria Program Summer camp program for Primary students aged 2.6-4.6 years, offered in two sessions (Session 1: 6/24-7/17 at $2,300; Session 2: 7/20-8/14 at $2,625) or full summer for $4,900. Weekly options available at $695. Includes Hebrew immersion activities, outdoor play, field trips, and aftercare options. Priority enrollment for currently enrolled and incoming Luria families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students accepted to over 40 high schools including specialized schools like Brooklyn Technical High School, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, and SAR Academy

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SAR Academy: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Riverdale, NYC, serving nursery through 8th grade with rigorous dual curriculum. Comparable to Luria as a private Jewish day school in NYC competing for the same Brooklyn/Manhattan family pool with a strong general and Judaic studies program.
• Manhattan Day School: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school on the Upper West Side serving nursery through 8th grade. Comparable to Luria as a NYC Jewish day school with a dual curriculum and similar tuition tier targeting middle-class Jewish families.
• Rodeph Sholom School: Reform Jewish day school in Manhattan serving nursery through 8th grade. Comparable to Luria in NYC geography, grade span, progressive Jewish orientation, and dual curriculum combining general studies with Hebrew/Judaic instruction.
• Brooklyn Heights Montessori School: Independent Montessori school in Brooklyn serving ages 2-14 with progressive pedagogy. Comparable to Luria as a Brooklyn-based Montessori school serving the same age span with similar progressive educational philosophy and family demographic.
• Abraham Joshua Heschel School: Progressive, pluralistic Jewish day school on the Upper West Side serving nursery through 12th grade. Comparable to Luria as a leading progressive Jewish day school in NYC with a similar emphasis on individualized learning, critical thinking, and dual general/Judaic curriculum.
• Beit Rabban Day School: Progressive, pluralistic Jewish day school on the Upper West Side serving nursery through 8th grade. Comparable to Luria as a small, progressive, child-centered Jewish day school with an integrated curriculum and similar family demographic.
• Hannah Senesh Community Day School: Jewish day school in Brooklyn serving K-8 with a progressive, community-oriented approach. Directly comparable to Luria in geography (Brooklyn), grade span, progressive Jewish identity, and dual curriculum model.

Emerging players

• City and Country School: Independent progressive school in Manhattan serving ages 2-14 with a child-centered, Montessori-influenced pedagogy. Comparable to Luria in progressive educational philosophy and mixed-age classroom approach, though non-Jewish.
• Brooklyn Friends School: Independent Quaker school in Brooklyn Heights serving preschool through 12th grade. Comparable to Luria as a Brooklyn-based progressive independent school competing for similar liberal, values-driven families with similar tuition levels.

Broad incumbents

• Yeshivah of Flatbush: Large, established Modern Orthodox day school in Brooklyn serving grades 6-12. Comparable to Luria as a Brooklyn-based Jewish day school competitor, though it serves older students and is more traditional/structured in pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/luriaacademy1
• Instagraminstagram.com/luriaacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luria-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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