Pardes Jewish Day School

What Pardes Jewish Day School does

Pardes Jewish Day School is an independent, nonprofit K-8 Jewish day school founded in 1993 and headquartered on the eight-building Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is the largest Jewish day school in Arizona and serves families in the Scottsdale and greater Phoenix metropolitan area with a unified program spanning Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade that integrates rigorous secular academics with Hebrew language, Torah study, Tefillah, and Jewish life. Tuition for 2026-27 ranges from $18,500 for TK to $24,725 for grades 5-8, with need-based aid administered through TADS, multiple Student Tuition Organizations, and Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.

The school's core academic engines are licensed third-party curricula: Amplify CKLA for English Language Arts across TK-8 and Beast Academy Classroom for K-5 mathematics. These are wrapped in three proprietary methodologies - the Responsive Classroom social-emotional framework, a minimum two-unit-per-year Project-Based Learning model, and a Makerspace built on NGSS and ISTE standards. Delivery is supported by a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, 13-15 student kindergarten classes, and an 18-team Panther Athletics program competing in the Mountain Valley Athletic League.

The business model is a hybrid of tuition revenue (subscription-like annual billing with sibling discounts, payment plans, and staff remission) and philanthropic revenue, including the Pardes Fund annual giving campaign, individual and corporate Arizona Private School Tax Credit contributions through STOs, and donor-advised events. Go-to-market is a direct, sales-led admissions funnel: scheduled tours, online application, student shadow days, and admission decisions within ten business days, with phased early decision, open enrollment, and special consideration windows. The school is governed by an independent Board of Trustees and recognized by Jewish News and Niche as a top Phoenix-area private school.

Name

Pardes Jewish Day School

Legal name

Pardes Jewish Day School

Website

https://pardesschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pardes Jewish Day School is a private, nonprofit K-8 Jewish day school in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 1993. It serves Jewish families in the Phoenix metro area with an integrated secular and Jewish studies curriculum across an eight-building campus on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• K-8 private education
• Jewish day school
• Private elementary school
• STEAM education
• Hebrew language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. Tuition ranges from $18,500 for TK to $24,725 for grades 5-8. Payment plans, sibling discounts, and staff remission available.
2. Arizona Private School Tax Credit Program: Dollar-for-dollar state tax credit for Arizona taxpayers who contribute to Student Tuition Organizations supporting Pardes financial assistance. Individual credit up to $1,535 (filing individually) or $3,070 (filing jointly) for 2025 tax year.
3. The Pardes Fund (Annual Giving): Annual fund donations supporting seven pillars: Endowment Growth, Academic Empowerment, Teacher Development, Facility Enhancement, Community & Culture, Arts & Creativity, and Israel Education. Donations are tax-deductible (up to 28% federal tax write-off).
4. Corporate Tax Credit Program: Corporate donations through Arizona Private School Tuition Tax Credit program allowing C corporations, S corporations, LLCs filing as S corporations, and insurance companies to redirect taxes to student scholarships.
5. Need-Based Financial Assistance via TADS: Need-based financial assistance determined through TADS platform, bridging gap between tuition cost and family affordability. Application deadline April 15, 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pardes Jewish Day School is a private K-8 Jewish day school in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing integrated secular academics and Jewish studies from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school offers four grade-level programs supported by Makerspace STEAM learning, Project-Based Learning, Responsive Classroom social-emotional framework, Panther Athletics, and daily Hebrew/Tefillah instruction. Tuition ranges from $18,500 (TK) to $24,725 (grades 5-8) for the 2026-27 school year, with financial aid available through STOs, TADS, and Arizona tax credit programs.

Product overview

Pardes Jewish Day School is a private K-8 Jewish day school in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering a unified educational program that integrates rigorous secular academics with Jewish studies and character development. The school's product portfolio spans Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 8, organized into four grade-level programs (TK, Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School), supplemented by specialized add-on programs including Makerspace, Project-Based Learning, Responsive Classroom, Panther Athletics, Jewish Life and Learning, and Leadership Opportunities. The school utilizes Amplify CKLA for English Language Arts and Beast Academy for mathematics as its core curricular engines, supported by financial assistance services including STO partnerships, TADS aid, and Arizona tax credit programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program Bridge program between preschool and kindergarten nurturing the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually through Amplify CKLA curriculum and theme-based learning experiences. For families with children entering K-8 Jewish day school education.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten program using Amplify CKLA for literacy and Beast Academy Classroom for mathematics, with differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and Jewish values integration. For families with kindergarten-age children.
• Lower School Program (Grades 1-4) Lower school program for grades 1-4 emphasizing exploration, relationship-building, and discovery using Amplify CKLA for English Language Arts and Beast Academy for math, with STEAM focus and Makerspace. For families seeking elementary private education.
• Middle School Program (Grades 5-8) Middle school program (Kaufman Valdes Middle School) for grades 5-8 featuring Amplify CKLA for ELA, progressive math courses (Math 1 through Honors Geometry), NGSS-aligned science, and comprehensive social studies. For families with middle-school-age children seeking rigorous pre-high school preparation.
• Panther Athletics Program Athletics program with 18 competitive teams competing in Mountain Valley Athletic League, allowing fourth graders to practice with teams for competition beginning in fifth grade. For enrolled students and families seeking athletic development.
• Jewish Life and Learning Comprehensive Jewish studies program integrating Hebrew language, prayer (Tefillah), Torah study (Parashat Hashavuah), holiday celebrations, and Tikkun Olam service learning throughout the school day. For enrolled K-8 students and families seeking integrated Jewish education.
• https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/2603/photo/orig_photo734531_5937546.jpg Student leadership development including Student Government, Student Ambassadors, Chief Science Officers (CSO) program, K-8 Buddies mentorship, and Tikkun Olam projects. For enrolled students seeking leadership experience.
• Before and After School Programs Extended care options including free morning care starting at 7:30 AM, Discovery Enrichment After-Care until 4:30 PM, Club J at the JCC until 6:00 PM, Homework Cafe, and various after-school clubs. For enrolled families needing before/after-school care.
• https://bbk12e1-cdn.myschoolcdn.com/2603/photo/orig_photo761444_5959580.jpg Tuition assistance through multiple Student Tuition Organizations (STOs), TADS need-based aid, Arizona Private School Tax Credit program, and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). For prospective and current families needing tuition offset.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7:1 student to teacher ratio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Jewish Tuition Organization (JTO)coreOthersJTO is the Student Tuition Organization specifically for Jewish day schools in Arizona. It administers the Arizona Private School Tuition Tax Credit program, allowing taxpayers to redirect state tax dollars to support Pardes financial assistance in exchange for dollar-for-dollar tax credits.
• FLIK Independent School DiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLIK operates the Cubs Cafe school dining program, providing kosher and nut-free meals made from scratch using fresh, whole ingredients. They provide nutrition professionals, chefs, and culinary teams creating balanced, nourishing meals that fuel students and staff.
• Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (JCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCC provides Club J organized after-school programming with staff picking up students from campus daily. Middle schoolers can purchase teen memberships for after-school hangout space. Located adjacent to campus on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
• TADS (Tuition and Aid Directory Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTADS platform administers need-based financial assistance for Pardes families. Determines family financial need confidentially, with only funding amount provided to school. Application deadline typically April 15.
• Ina Levine Jewish Community CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPardes campus is located on the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, providing shared facilities and proximity to the JCC and other Jewish community agencies.
• Smile On SeniorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that supports older adults in the local community. TK and Kindergarten students partner with Smile On Seniors to create centerpieces for Thanksgiving dinners and handmade cards for seniors.
• Mountain Valley Athletic League (MVAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic league combining teams from private schools throughout the greater Phoenix Valley. Pardes fields most of its 18 competitive athletic teams in MVAL competition.
• Canyon Athletic AssociationsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic association spanning Phoenix metro area including both public and private schools. Some Pardes athletic teams compete in this league in addition to MVAL.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Hebrew Academy: Another Jewish day school serving the Phoenix metro, offering a directly comparable K-8 dual-curriculum model serving a similar Jewish family demographic in the same market.
• All Saints Episcopal Day School: A private K-6 faith-based day school in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area with similarly small class sizes and tuition in the $20K+ range, competing for the same tuition-paying private school families.
• Phoenix Country Day School: A well-established private K-12 school in Paradise Valley serving Phoenix-area families, competing directly for tuition-paying families seeking rigorous private education.
• Rancho Solano Preparatory School: A private K-12 preparatory school in Scottsdale with comparable tuition pricing and a similar focus on academic rigor, athletics, and whole-child development.
• Scottsdale Country Day School: A private K-8 school in Scottsdale with comparable small class sizes and tuition levels, competing for the same Scottsdale-area private school families.
• Desert Community School: A private K-6 school in Scottsdale offering small class sizes and project-based learning, comparable to Pardes in size, approach, and target market.
• Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: A large K-12 Jewish day school in the Washington DC area, often cited as a benchmark for community Jewish day schools with integrated secular and Judaic studies.
• Akiba Academy: A PreK-8 Jewish day school in Dallas offering a comparable integrated secular and Jewish education model with similar tuition levels and family profile.

Broad incumbents

• Brophy College Preparatory: A large Catholic Jesuit preparatory school in Phoenix with extensive athletics and college-prep academics; broader incumbent serving similar tuition-paying Phoenix families at the secondary level.

Regional players

• Jess Schwartz Jewish Community High School: A Jewish high school in Phoenix that serves as a primary next-step option for Pardes graduates, creating a tightly linked regional Jewish education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pardesschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/pardesjewishday
• Facebookfacebook.com/PardesJewishDaySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/pardesschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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