Ida Crown Jewish Academy

What Ida Crown Jewish Academy does

Ida Crown Jewish Academy is a private, non-profit Modern Orthodox coeducational high school serving students in grades 9–12, founded in 1942 and operating from its 91,000 sq. ft. Esformes Family Campus in Skokie, Illinois since January 2016. The school delivers a dual curriculum in Judaic Studies (Talmud, Bible, Hebrew, Advanced Judaic Studies) and General Studies (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts), augmented by AP coursework, college guidance with 30+ annual university visits, 50+ athletic teams and clubs, a chesed (community service) requirement of 80+ hours over four years, and specialized programs including an Illinois-approved EMT licensing course, a HAM Radio/Electronics program with FCC licensure pathway, an Innovation Lab (3D printer, vinyl cutter), and VR-enabled architectural design coursework. A Yeshiva University Torah MiTzion Kollel is embedded on campus to provide postgraduate Judaic scholarship.

The institution is accredited by the State of Illinois and Cognia (formerly AdvancEd) and is affiliated with Associated Talmud Torahs and the Jewish United Fund, which provide need-based and merit-based scholarships. The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors (President: Jennie Rothner for 2025–2026) and led by Dean Rabbi Leonard A. Matanky, Ph.D. Enrollment is approximately 240–300 students supported by 50+ faculty (100% B.A., 64% M.A., 12% Ph.D.) in a small-class environment. Technology infrastructure consists of school-issued iPads, a Graphite Education parent portal, and standard distance-learning video tools; there is no disclosed proprietary platform or AI/ML capability.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($28,600 for 2025–26) plus mandatory Give/Get ($1,000), Student Fee ($275), and Activity Fee ($250), totaling $30,125 per student annually. A $150 application fee and ancillary fees (yearbook $40, iPad purchase $100, physics day trips $55, transcripts, Academy Associates membership $35–$45) contribute modest ancillary revenue. Because 65%+ of the student body receives tuition assistance and tuition/fees cover less than 75% of the total operating budget, the school depends materially on donations channeled through the Annual Scholarship Fund, Grandparents Giving Circle, Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner, Tribute Cards, and Sponsor-a-Day programs. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the admissions office (Director Suzy Nussbaum), open houses, campus tours, shadow days, the school website, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube, and a weekly newsletter, with geographic focus on the Chicago metropolitan area (Skokie, West Rogers Park, North Shore suburbs) and select out-of-state boarding students.

Name

Ida Crown Jewish Academy

Legal name

Ida Crown Jewish Academy

Website

https://icja.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ida Crown Jewish Academy is a private, non-profit Modern Orthodox coeducational high school (grades 9–12) in Skokie, Illinois, delivering a dual Judaic and General Studies curriculum to approximately 240–300 students with 50+ faculty. Revenue is tuition-driven ($30,125 per student for 2025–26), supplemented by donations covering over 25% of the operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue from tuition payments. Tuition for 2025-26 school year is $28,600 plus additional fees totaling $30,125 per student. Over 65% of students receive tuition assistance.
2. Donations and Alumni Contributions: Annual scholarship fund, grandparent giving circle, tribute cards, sponsor-a-day programs, and Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner raising funds for tuition scholarships.
3. Products and Fees: Revenue from yearbooks ($40), iPad purchase for seniors ($100), physics day trips ($55), transcripts, Academy Associates membership ($35-$45), and student fees.
4. Application Fees: $150 application fee for new student admissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ida Crown Jewish Academy is a co-educational Modern Orthodox Jewish high school serving grades 9-12 with a dual curriculum combining General Studies and Judaic Studies (Talmud, Bible, Hebrew). The school delivers college-preparatory education including AP courses, STEM programs, athletics, and over 50 clubs, supplemented by a postgraduate Torah MiTzion Kollel fellowship program on campus. It serves approximately 240-300 students at its 91,000 sq. ft. Esformes Family Campus in Skokie, Illinois.

Product overview

Ida Crown Jewish Academy operates as a Modern Orthodox co-educational high school (grades 9-12) offering a dual curriculum in General and Judaic Studies. The institution's product and service portfolio consists primarily of educational programs, student fees, and charitable giving opportunities. Core educational offerings include a comprehensive dual curriculum with Talmud, Bible, Hebrew Language, and General Studies across multiple levels. The school provides student services including transcripts, yearbooks, and device purchase programs. Financial products include tuition ($28,600 for 2025-26), Give/Get obligations ($1,000), student fees ($275), activity fees ($250), and various donation programs including the Annual Scholarship Fund, Tribute Cards, Sponsor a Day, and Grandparents Giving Circle. The Academy Associates Membership provides parent directory and discount card services. Annual events include the Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner and the Yearbook publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dual-Curriculum High School Education (Grades 9-12)
• College Guidance and Placement Services
• Academy Associates Membership
• iPad Purchase Program
• Yearbook 2025-2026
• Physics Day Field Trip
• Official Transcript Service
• Tribute Card
• Sponsor a Day
• Annual Scholarship Fund
• Dr. Edward A. Crown Scholarship Dinner
• Grandparents Giving Circle

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated Talmud TorahscoreOthersICJA is an affiliate of the Associated Talmud Torahs and a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Chicago. Associated Talmud Torahs offers scholarships ranging from $500-5000 for students.
• JUF (Jewish United Fund)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerICJA is a partner with JUF in serving the community. JUF provides scholarships based on need (up to $2500) and merit ($1,000). JUF also runs the 18 Under 18 program recognizing outstanding students.
• Yeshiva University Torah MiTzion Kollel of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostgraduate Judaic fellowship program based on ICJA campus. Jewish scholars from America and Israel study with students, staff, and parents, creating additional opportunities for academic enrichment in Torah learning.
• CareOne PharmacyminorOthersProvided in-school vaccine clinic including booster shots for students during COVID pandemic. Facilitated by ICJA alumni Seymour and Stan Gertz.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yeshivah of Flatbush: Large Modern Orthodox co-ed high school in Brooklyn, NY with a dual Judaic/general studies program and a strong alumni network. Mirrors ICJA's mission of integrating rigorous Torah learning with top-tier college preparation.
• SAR Academy: Co-ed Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Riverdale, NY offering a parallel dual curriculum of Judaic and general studies through grade 12. Operates in the same product category as ICJA with comparable college-preparatory mission and community-service emphasis.
• Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School: Large Jewish day school in Baltimore, MD serving preschool through grade 12 with a dual curriculum. Comparable institutional scale and product offering, though with a community-wide rather than Modern Orthodox-specific orientation.
• Hebrew Academy of Cleveland: Jewish day school in Cleveland, OH serving students through high school with a dual secular and Judaic curriculum. Comparable Midwest Jewish day school model, though geographically distant from ICJA.
• Frisch School: Co-ed Modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Paramus, NJ with a dual General and Judaic Studies curriculum and similar college-prep focus. Closely comparable in size, mission, and programming to ICJA.
• MTA - Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy: Yeshiva University-affiliated Modern Orthodox boys' high school in New York. Direct curricular parallel (Talmud-intensive dual curriculum) and similar college-preparatory positioning, though larger and gender-specific.
• Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy: Jewish day school in Bryn Mawr, PA serving grades 6–12 with a pluralistic Jewish and college-preparatory curriculum. Comparable small-school Jewish high school model with dual curriculum focus.
• Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School: Co-ed Modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Livingston, NJ combining Judaic and college-preparatory curricula. Operates as a near-twin in mission and programming to ICJA at similar scale.

Regional players

• Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School: Jewish day school located in Skokie, IL (same community as ICJA) serving K–8. Operates as both a direct feeder for ICJA and a partial competitor for the same Modern Orthodox family base in the North Shore.
• Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School: Jewish day school in Chicago serving K–8. Functions as a regional feeder into ICJA's high school and competes for the same Modern Orthodox / Jewish community families in the Chicago metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ICJAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdaCrownJewishAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ida-crown
• Instagraminstagram.com/idacrown

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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