Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School

What Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School does

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School is a private, nonprofit K-6 Jewish day school founded in 1978 and located at 15739 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, California. The school delivers an integrated curriculum combining general academics (Math in Focus/Singapore Math, Into Science 5E model, Orton Gillingham, Writing by Design) with Hebrew language immersion, Judaic Studies using the Pedag of Partnership framework, Israel education, and the RULER social-emotional learning program licensed from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Average class size is 14 students and 45% of faculty hold advanced degrees; the school holds accreditations from CAIS, WASC, and BJELA, plus advanced-level library accreditation from the Association of Jewish Libraries.

The school operates on a tuition-centric revenue model: 2026-2027 tuition is $35,700 per student with supplementary fees (Parent Org Dues $360, New Student Fee $1,500, Security/Synagogue Fee $1,250), plus a 10-month installment billing option. Day school families are automatically members of the Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue, creating a community ecosystem with clergy-led programming and lifecycle services. Additional revenue streams include Annual Fund donations, a tiered L'Dor V'Dor Society giving program ($1,800 to $50,000+), Camp Kef summer programs (Grades K-9, $125-$635/week) registered via CampBrain, after-school enrichment clubs, and Kids Club aftercare until 6:00pm. Admissions is a sales-led motion managed by Director Carrie McSherry through campus tours, Showcases, Coffee & Conversation events, and formal application steps. Operations are supported by 31 staff under Head of School Dr. Kimberly Schwartz, with a Board of Trustees led by President Ruth Zadikany.

Name

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School

Legal name

Valley Beth Shalom Day School

Website

https://vbsds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Beth Shalom Day School is a private K-6 Jewish day school in Encino, California, integrating general academics, Hebrew language, Judaic studies, and the Yale RULER social-emotional program for Jewish families in the San Fernando Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Jewish Day School)

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
• K-6 education
• Hebrew language instruction
• Judaic studies
• Private elementary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition payments from enrolled families for K-6 Jewish day school education. Additional fees include Parent Org Dues, New Student Fee, and Security/Synagogue Fee.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Annual Fund supporting programs, resources, tuition assistance, and school operations.
3. L'Dor V'Dor Society Membership: Giving society with tiers from $1,800 to $50,000+ annually, recognizing grandparents and alumni parents who contribute at higher levels.
4. Summer Camp Programs: Camp Kef (Grades K-9), Storïwr Theatre Company, Camp Kef Overtime, and Got Game specialty camps with weekly rates ranging from $125-$635.
5. After School Enrichment Programs: Kids Club after-school care and enrichment clubs including robotics, performing arts, cheerleading, sports, and arts and crafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Valley Beth Shalom Day School is a private K-6 Jewish day school that delivers integrated general academics and Judaic studies to enrolled families. The core offering combines Math in Focus/Singapore Math, literacy, science, social studies, immersive Hebrew language instruction, Torah and Jewish life curriculum, and Israel education, supplemented by the RULER social emotional learning framework. Tuition-based educational services are delivered on a single Encino campus, with after-school enrichment, athletics, and summer camp programs available as add-ons.

Product overview

Valley Beth Shalom Day School (VBSDS) is a private K-6 Jewish day school offering a unified educational program that integrates general academics with comprehensive Jewish studies. The core academic program (K-6 General Academic Program using Math in Focus/Singapore Math approach) is complemented by the Hebrew Language Program, Judaic Studies, and Israel Education, all unified through the Social Emotional Learning (RULER) framework. The school operates as a single campus-based educational institution with multiple add-on programs including Athletics, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music, Rosen Library, Service Learning, Kids Club aftercare, and After School Enrichment Clubs. Seasonal offerings include Camp Kef Summer Camp and Student Leadership Programs. The advancement program includes Lions Society and L'Dor V'Dor Society giving circles and the Annual Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-6 General Academic Program Comprehensive academic curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 6, including Reading, Writing, Mathematics (using Math in Focus/Singapore Math approach), Science, and Social Studies, delivered to enrolled students at the Encino campus.
• Hebrew Language Program Immersive Hebrew language instruction beginning in Kindergarten, teaching modern Hebrew through an immersive approach with differentiated small group instruction from Grade 3 onward.
• Judaic Studies Program Jewish studies curriculum covering Torah, texts, traditions, history, and values using the Pedagogy of Partnership approach for critical thinking and ethical reasoning development.
• Israel Education Program Israel education integrated across the curriculum, cultivating knowledge of Israel's history, culture, and civic life, with optional 6th grade Grinberg Passport to Israel Trip.
• Social Emotional Learning (RULER Program) Evidence-based social emotional learning program in partnership with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, teaching the five skills of emotional intelligence: Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program for grades 4-6, offering basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball across three seasons, with over 98% student participation.
• Performing Arts Program School-wide and grade level performances in song, dance, and drama, building confidence and self-expression skills.
• Rosen Library School library accredited at the advanced level by the Association of Jewish Libraries, with robust physical and ebook collections supporting curriculum and pleasure reading.
• Service Learning (Tikkun Olam) Grade-level service learning projects practicing Tikkun Olam (Creating a Better World), culminating in the annual Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Hineni Action Day.
• Kids Club After School Care After school care program providing safe, supervised environment with snack, homework support, and recreational activities until 6:00pm weekdays.
• After School Enrichment Clubs Seasonal enrichment clubs including Performing Arts, Robotics, Cheerleading, Sports, Arts and Crafts, and Video Production.
• Camp Kef Summer Camp Summer camp program for grades K-9 running June 15 through August 7, featuring Rise and Shine for K-1, Takeover Thursdays enrichment, Sand and Sea beach trips for grades 4-6, and CIT leadership program.
• Student Leadership Programs Leadership development including Student Council (grades 3-6), Buddy Program pairing Kindergarteners with 6th graders, and 6th Grade Leadership Year with Shark Tank program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of Jewish day school alumni say Jewish identity is very important to them (compared to 35% of non-day school students)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Valley Beth Shalom SynagoguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay School families are automatically members of the Valley Beth Shalom (VBS) Synagogue community. The synagogue provides world-renowned clergy, officiation at life cycle rituals, B'nai mitzvah preparation, youth groups, and extended community through holiday and social programming. Students participate in prayer experiences led by synagogue clergy.
• San Fernando Valley Private School League (SFVPSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVBSDS is a prominent member of the SFVPSL consisting of 42 private schools in the greater San Fernando Valley area. Students in Grades 4th-6th compete in a variety of sports organized by athletic ability and grade level. 3rd graders are invited to 'play up' in the 4th Grade Division.
• California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)OthersCAIS accreditation body for California independent schools.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)OthersWASC accreditation body for schools in California and other western regions.
• Jewish LAOthersJewish LA affiliation supporting the Jewish day school network.
• PrizmahOthersPrizmah is a network supporting Jewish day schools. VBSDS is affiliated with Prizmah and references their research on Jewish day school alumni outcomes.
• Los Angeles Independent SchoolsOthersAffiliation with Los Angeles independent schools organization.
• Storïwr Theatre CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional teaching artists from Storïwr Theatre Company lead the Storïwr Theatre Company summer camp program (Grades 3-7), teaching acting, singing, movement, and storytelling through their 'Dream. Design. Create.' approach.
• Got GameminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGot Game partners with VBSDS to host a specialty camp on campus, providing high-energy, action-packed camp experience with sports, creative projects, water play, and interactive games.
• Yale Center for Emotional IntelligencecoreTechnology or IntegrationVBSDS partners with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to utilize the RULER Program, an evidence-based approach to social emotional learning. RULER includes Anchor Tools: the Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-Moment, and Blueprint.
• Association of Jewish LibrariesOthersThe Rosen Library is accredited at the advanced level by the Association of Jewish Libraries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kadima Day School: Jewish day school in the Los Angeles area providing K-8 education with integrated Judaic and general studies, serving as a comparable enrollment alternative for Jewish families.
• Sinai Akiba Academy: Private K-6 Jewish day school in West Los Angeles offering dual secular and Judaic curriculum. Most directly comparable peer in geography and grade span, with similar synagogue affiliation model.
• Beth Hillel Day School: K-6 Jewish day school in the Los Angeles area (North Hollywood) operating a similar synagogue-affiliated day school model in close proximity to VBSDS in the San Fernando Valley.
• Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School: K-8 Jewish day school in the Los Angeles area (Northridge) serving a similar demographic with progressive Jewish and general education. Closest geographic peer in the San Fernando Valley.
• Pressman Academy: K-6 Jewish day school affiliated with Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles, offering parallel model of synagogue-integrated day school education with Hebrew immersion and Jewish studies.
• Wise School: K-6 Jewish day school on the Milken campus in Los Angeles serving similar affluent Jewish families with integrated general and Judaic studies curriculum.

Others

• Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools: National network supporting Jewish day schools with research, professional development, and advocacy. VBSDS is an affiliated school and uses Prizmah alumni outcome data in marketing.
• de Toledo High School: Jewish high school in the San Fernando Valley that is a common destination for VBSDS 6th-grade graduates. Strong ecosystem relationship as a downstream placement option.

Regional players

• Shalhevet School: Jewish high school in Los Angeles serving as a complementary feeder for Jewish day school graduates. Represents a regional placement option rather than direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• Milken Community School: Larger K-12 Jewish day school in Los Angeles offering the same value proposition plus high school retention. Represents the primary upward-extension threat and aspirational benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vbsdayschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/vbsdayschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valley-beth-shalom-harold-m-schulweis-day-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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