N E Miles Jewish Day School

What N E Miles Jewish Day School does

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School is a private, SACS-accredited K-8 Jewish day school located on the Levite Jewish Community Center campus at 4000 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1973 by the Birmingham Jewish Federation, the school delivers a dual curriculum combining general studies (aligned with Alabama Course of Studies Standards and incorporating Envisions math, Wonders/UFLI language arts, and inquiry-based science) with Judaic studies and Tal-Am Hebrew language instruction from kindergarten through eighth grade. Technology infrastructure includes iPads (K-3), Surface Pros (4-8), ClearTouch interactive boards, and a dedicated Innovative Learning Center supporting robotics and computer science.

The school's revenue model is a hybrid of tuition ($12,600 per student annually for 2026-2027, against an actual per-student cost of approximately $18,900), annual donations from the Birmingham Jewish Federation, endowment distributions managed by the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, and state-level pass-through funding through Alabama's CHOOSE Act ESA Program ($7,000 refundable tax credit per eligible student) and Renaissance Scholarships. More than 75% of enrolled families receive some form of tuition assistance, indicating heavy subsidization. The go-to-market motion is admissions-led: families book campus tours, submit applications through Gradelink, complete FACTS financial aid assessments, and interview with the Head of School and Director of Advancement, with community referrals serving as the primary demand-generation channel.

The school operates under a board governance model with Co-Presidents Sarah Kunin and Valerie Thompson (2026-2027 term) and executive leadership headed by Brian Cain (Head of School, former public school principal), supported by Tara Bensinger (Assistant Head, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D/NBCT) and Orly Henkin (Assistant Head, Director of Judaics). Operational scale is small at 13 employees, consistent with a single-campus community school serving a niche demographic in the Birmingham Jewish community and broader Southeastern Jewish population. Recent strategic emphasis has been placed on enrollment recruitment, experiential programming through the Abroms Center for Excellence Youth Philanthropy Initiative, and integration with surrounding Jewish communal institutions.

Name

N E Miles Jewish Day School

Legal name

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School

Website

https://nemjds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School is a SACS-accredited private K-8 school in Birmingham, Alabama, offering a dual secular and Judaic curriculum with Hebrew language instruction to Jewish families in the Birmingham community.

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

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

Keywords

• Jewish day school education
• K-8 private schooling
• Hebrew language instruction
• Judaic studies
• Dual curriculum education

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

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 Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for K-8 education. Tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $12,600 per student, with additional fees for field trips, security, and parent association dues.
2. Donations and Endowment: Annual donations from the Birmingham Jewish Federation and individual donors. Endowment funds managed by Birmingham Jewish Foundation provide permanent funding and scholarship dollars.
3. Tuition Assistance Programs: FACTS Financial Aid assessment service for determining family tuition levels. CHOOSE Act ESA program ($7,000 tax credit) and Renaissance Scholarships provide additional funding for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School is a private K-8 day school in Birmingham, Alabama delivering a dual-curriculum education that combines secular general studies (aligned with Alabama Course of Studies Standards) with comprehensive Judaic studies and Hebrew language instruction. The school also offers specialty programs in art, music, physical education, youth philanthropy and social justice, and an Innovative Learning Center covering computer science and robotics, supported by iPads (K-3), Surface Pros (grades 4-8), and ClearTouch interactive boards.

Product overview

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School offers a dual-curriculum educational program combining General Studies (secular academics) and Judaic Studies (Jewish education with Hebrew language instruction) for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The General Studies program utilizes specific curricula including Envisions for Mathematics, Wonders and UFLI for Language Arts, and inquiry-based Science. The Judaic Studies program employs Tal-Am Hebrew curriculum. Specialty Programs complement the core academics with Art, Music, Physical Education, Youth Philanthropy/Social Justice, and an Innovative Learning Center for technology and robotics instruction. All programs are characterized by small class sizes, individualized instruction, and experiential learning grounded in Jewish values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abroms Institute for Lifetime Learning: Building renamed in 2015 and dedicated in honor of Hal and Judy Abroms; serves as the school's facility name
• Abroms Center for Excellence Youth Philanthropy, Leadership, and Social Justice Initiative
• Innovative Learning Center (ILC)

Products and services

• General Studies Curriculum Secular academic program covering Mathematics (Envisions curriculum supplemented with IXL adaptive learning), inquiry-based Science, Language Arts (Wonders and UFLI programs for K-3, literature-focused for upper grades), and Social Studies. Aligned with Alabama Course of Studies Standards and delivered to K-8 students with individualized instruction.
• Judaic Studies Curriculum Values-based Jewish education covering modern and traditional Jewish texts, Jewish history, culture, life cycle events, and holidays, integrating core writing and analysis skills that reinforce general studies goals. Designed for K-8 students at N.E. Miles Jewish Day School.
• Hebrew Language Instruction Comprehensive Hebrew language program using Tal-Am curriculum with active, multi-sensory immersion instruction, building reading comprehension, grammatical skills, writing, oral communication, and fluency from kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Specialty Programs Supplementary K-8 programs including Art instruction, Music (taught by a Sorbonne-educated musician, with recorder/drums/ukulele for grades 2-8), Physical Education focused on fitness and health, the Abroms Youth Philanthropy and Social Justice Initiative, the Innovative Learning Center covering computer science and robotics, and Leadership Through Library for 5th graders.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Collat Jewish Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for intergenerational programming. Students participate in activities that build relationships with older adults and learn about the community.
• Levite Jewish Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEMJDS is located on the Levite Jewish Community Center Campus on Montclair Road. Students participate in programming at the JCC.
• Equal Justice InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for students to promote social justice through experiential learning.
• Southern Poverty Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for students to promote social justice awareness and civic engagement.
• Alabama Holocaust Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for students to learn about Holocaust history and promote understanding.
• Abroms Youth Philanthropy ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper school students learn fundraising and allocation skills through experiential class teaching nonprofit knowledge and community engagement.
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent agency designed to assess family ability to pay for private school education. Provides confidential financial profiles to guide customized tuition plans.
• GradelinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for application submission and management of student records.
• Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR)coreOthersAdministers the CHOOSE Act ESA Program through which eligible families may qualify for $7,000 refundable income tax credit per student.
• Renaissance ScholarshipsminorOthersAlabama EdChoice partner providing state tax-credit funding for qualifying low-income families through tax credit scholarships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solomon Schechter Day School: Network of pluralistic Jewish day schools across the U.S. with dual secular and Judaic curricula, Hebrew instruction, and values-based education. Closely mirrors NEMJDS's mission, structure, and tuition assistance model.
• Temple Emanu-El Day School: Reform Jewish day school in Dallas, TX offering K-8 dual secular and Judaic education with Hebrew instruction. Directly comparable in mission, grade span, and tuition assistance orientation.
• The Moriah School: K-8 Jewish day school in Englewood, NJ with dual secular and Judaic curriculum, Hebrew instruction, and values-based education. Comparable structure and pedagogy, though larger scale.
• Jewish Community Day School of the Lehigh Valley (formerly JKHA): Small K-8 pluralistic Jewish day school with similar mission, dual curriculum, and emphasis on individualized instruction. Closely mirrors NEMJDS's scale, philosophy, and community-based governance model.
• The Weber School: Independent Jewish community high school in Atlanta serving the Southeast. Comparable as a Jewish community school with dual curriculum, Hebrew instruction, and Tikkun Olam-centered values-based programming in the same general region.
• Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: Large K-12 pluralistic Jewish day school in the Washington, D.C. suburbs offering a dual secular/Judaic curriculum with Hebrew instruction. Comparable as a SACS-equivalently accredited independent Jewish day school combining general studies with rigorous Judaics.

Broad incumbents

• Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School: Faith-based private school in Birmingham, AL with a similar values-based mission and significant reliance on tuition assistance and donor support. Comparable as a Birmingham-area religious private school competing for similar family segments.

Others

• Birmingham Jewish Foundation: Holds and manages NEMJDS's endowment funds. As steward of permanent funding, the Foundation's investment returns and grant policy materially impact the school's long-term sustainability—making it a critical ecosystem participant.
• Birmingham Jewish Federation: Founding and ongoing financial partner of NEMJDS. While not a peer competitor, the Federation's strategic priorities, allocation decisions, and broader Jewish community health directly drive NEMJDS's funding and enrollment trajectory.

Regional players

• Indian Springs School: Independent private school near Birmingham, AL serving grades 8-12 with similar emphasis on individualized instruction and small class sizes. Comparable as a Birmingham-area independent private school that competes for the same tuition-paying families seeking premium private education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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