Seattle Hebrew Academy

What Seattle Hebrew Academy does

Seattle Hebrew Academy is a private, nonprofit, Modern Orthodox Jewish day school headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating continuously since 1947 from a Seattle Landmark-designated building at 1617 Interlaken Dr. E. The institution provides integrated secular and Judaic education across three divisions — Early Childhood (ages 1-5, with Hummingbirds, Chickadees, Robins, and Eagles/Pre-K classrooms), Lower School (Kindergarten through 5th grade), and Middle School (grades 6-8) — serving Jewish families in the greater Seattle area seeking a continuous 13-year educational pathway from infancy through 8th grade graduation.

Core products include the Early Childhood Program, Lower School, and Middle School, supplemented by add-on modules: the Gesher Program for specialized learning support (speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, social-emotional services), the Shalom Room counseling program (using Second Step, Zones of Regulation, and Project SHAlom PBIS frameworks), Club Kadima after-school care, Camp Shemesh summer programming for ages 1-5, the Stars of David athletics program competing in the Cascade Middle School League, and enrichment clubs. Technology infrastructure is standard educational tooling (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, iReady for differentiated math) with Middle School access to a 3D printer; no proprietary AI or platform technology is disclosed.

The business model is tuition-driven subscription revenue, with K-8 tuition ranging $24,250-$25,855 for 2026-2027 and Early Childhood tuition ranging $8,100-$21,150 depending on program and schedule. Supplemental revenue comes from various fees (new student, security/facility, supply, graduation, Israel trip, PTO), donations and fundraising campaigns (Light the Way via CauseMatch), and after-school partnerships (Kids Club). The Samis Foundation Day School Affordability Initiative caps K-8 tuition at $18,000 or 15% of AGI for families earning up to $350,000, serving as a critical affordability mechanism. Go-to-market is sales-led admissions with rolling enrollment, telephone interviews, campus tours, application packets, and committee review. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Rabbi Benjy Owen (Head of School) with ~35 total employees.

Name

Seattle Hebrew Academy

Legal name

Seattle Hebrew Academy

Website

https://seattlehebrewacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seattle Hebrew Academy is a private, nonprofit Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Seattle, Washington, serving students from age 1 through 8th grade with integrated secular and Judaic curricula, supported by specialized learning, athletics, and after-school programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Jewish day school
• K-8 private education
• Early childhood education
• Judaic studies
• Dual curriculum education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition. K-8 tuition ranges from $24,250-$25,855 for 2026-2027 school year. Early Childhood tuition varies from $8,100-$21,150 depending on program and schedule.
2. Fees: Various fees including new student fee ($300), security and facility fee ($900 per family), school supply fees ($50), graduation fee ($150), Israel trip deposit ($500), and PTO fee ($40)
3. Donations and Fundraising: Donations accepted through website and during fundraising campaigns such as Light the Way campaign. CauseMatch integration for online donations.
4. After-School Programs: Revenue from Club Kadima after-school program and extended day services in partnership with Kids Club

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Seattle Hebrew Academy is a private, nonprofit Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1947. It delivers an integrated dual curriculum of Judaic studies and secular academics for students from early childhood (age 1) through 8th grade on a single campus, supplemented by athletics, clubs, after-school programming, summer camp, and adult education.

Product overview

Seattle Hebrew Academy operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive early childhood through 8th grade Modern Orthodox Jewish day school experience. The core educational program consists of the Early Childhood Program (ages 1-5 with Hummingbirds, Chickadees, Robins, and Eagles classes), Lower School (Kindergarten through 5th grade), and Middle School (grades 6-8). Supporting the core academic curriculum are specialized add-on programs including the Gesher Program for specialized learning support, Shalom Room counseling services, Club Kadima after-school care, Camp Shemesh summer programming, Stars of David athletics, enrichment clubs, and adult education classes. The institution was established in 1947 and serves as a Seattle landmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gesher Program: Comprehensive support program for students with diverse learning styles and needs, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, social-emotional support, and targeted instruction.
• Club Kadima
• Camp Shemesh
• Mishmar

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Foundational program for children ages 1 through pre-kindergarten providing age-appropriate Judaic and secular learning, with virtual and hybrid learning options available.
• Lower School (K-5) Kindergarten through 5th grade program delivering integrated Judaic studies and secular academics, including STEM, arts, and physical education.
• Middle School (6-8) Grades 6 through 8 program preparing students for high school, offering advanced Judaic and secular coursework, leadership opportunities, and athletics.
• Gesher Program Inclusion and learning support program that enables students with diverse learning needs to participate fully in the school's Jewish and secular curriculum.
• Shalom Room Counseling On-site counseling service providing social-emotional support to students within the school community.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletics program offering team sports and physical education for students across grade levels.
• Clubs and Student Activities After-school and lunch-time clubs and student activities providing enrichment across interest areas.
• Club Kadima (After-School Program) After-school care and enrichment program offered to currently enrolled students.
• Camp Shemesh (Summer Camp) Summer day camp offered on the SHA campus, generally open to the broader community as well as SHA families.
• Adult Education Adult learning programs offered to parents and community members on Jewish and general topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for life with strong Jewish identity, academic readiness, and sense of purpose
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered support, minor and core.

• Kids ClubsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Kids Club provides extended day services for students until 6 p.m., offering meaningful and fun after-school activities. This partnership enables SHA to offer comprehensive after-school care options for working families.
• CauseMatchsupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCauseMatch platform used for online donation campaigns including Light the Way campaign and faculty/staff appreciation giving. Provides secure donation processing for families.
• Club Kadima VendorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious outside vendors provide enrichment activities for Club Kadima after-school program including Kung Fu, art, chess, drama, and Lego Robotics instruction.
• Cascade Middle School LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHA is a member of the Cascade Middle School League along with 17 other private and public schools in the Seattle area. The league provides competitive sports opportunities including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis.
• IslandWoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIslandWood environmental education center - 5th graders participate in IslandWood program with associated $100 fee. Outdoor education experiential learning partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Day School: A Greater Boston Jewish day school offering K-8 education with integrated Judaic and general studies; similar grade span, comparable tuition, and parallel commitment to pluralistic Jewish education with Hebrew language instruction.
• Scheck Hillel Community School: A large Jewish day school in North Miami Beach serving Early Childhood through 12th grade with Modern Orthodox orientation; comparable integrated curriculum and tuition model, with similar specialty programming including arts, athletics, and Israel experiences.
• The Moriah School: A K-8 Jewish day school in Englewood, New Jersey with integrated dual curriculum and Modern Orthodox orientation; comparable grade range, similar specialty programming, and parallel premium tuition band.
• Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School: A K-8 Jewish day school serving the greater Washington D.C. area with integrated Judaic and general studies; similar grade span, comparable tuition structure, and parallel emphasis on Hebrew language immersion and individualized attention.
• Brandeis Hillel Day School: A K-8 Jewish day school in the San Francisco Bay Area with integrated secular and Judaic studies; operates with a similar Modern Orthodox–adjacent model, comparable tuition band, and multi-program structure including early childhood through middle school.
• Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School: A Chicago-area Jewish day school offering Early Childhood through 8th grade with integrated Judaic and secular curriculum; comparable size, similar Modern Orthodox positioning, and parallel specialty programming such as Hebrew immersion and student support services.
• Donna Klein Jewish Academy: A K-12 Jewish day school in South Florida serving families seeking integrated Judaic and college-preparatory secular education; comparable structure across early childhood, lower, and middle school divisions with similar tuition positioning.
• Heschel School: A New York City Jewish day school (nursery through 12th grade) offering integrated secular and Judaic studies with a pluralistic orientation; comparable integrated curriculum model and specialty programming emphasis, though operating at a larger scale.
• Hebrew Academy of Miami: A South Florida Jewish day school offering integrated Judaic and secular education from early childhood through middle school with Modern Orthodox orientation; comparable age span, tuition structure, and pipeline programming.

Regional players

• Portland Jewish Academy: A Pacific Northwest Jewish day school serving the greater Portland metro area with Early Childhood through middle school programming; comparable faith-based education model and similar regional demographic context, though operating in a different metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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