WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY

What WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY does

Westchester Torah Academy (WTA) is a Modern Orthodox, co-educational Jewish day school operating from a single campus at 150 Stratton Road in New Rochelle, New York. The school serves students from early childhood through eighth grade, structured around a Montessori-style early childhood program, a lower school, and a project-based middle school curriculum. Its academic philosophy deliberately integrates rigorous secular education with Jewish studies, including an on-site Beit Midrash and synagogue, a state-of-the-art STEAM Lab, and a technology curriculum that incorporates tools such as Minecraft Education Edition within after-school programming.

WTA is organized as an independent nonprofit entity governed by a board of trustees and an active parent committee (Vaad Horim). Its primary revenue stream is recurring tuition across the Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School divisions, supplemented by extended care services (Early Care and Aftercare), fee-based Chugim enrichment sessions priced in the $300-$475 per-session range, gym facility rentals for community events, and donations including a recurring Shomrei Torah annual campaign and a separate capital campaign. The school's go-to-market is community-led: admissions rely on campus tours, open houses, word-of-mouth referrals from an engaged parent body, and a digital presence anchored by the westchesterta.org website, Constant Contact email list, and a ParentLocker parent portal.

Operationally, WTA has invested meaningfully in its physical footprint over 2023-2026, opening a new Early Childhood floor in 2023, completing a Middle School renovation (with a Chanukat HaBayit dedication in 2025-2026), and installing campus solar panels in March 2026 via the Jewish Solar Challenge in partnership with Adamah and UJA-Federation of New York. The school is led by Executive Director Adi Rosenfeld, who has held the role since July 2023, and serves families from Westchester County and adjacent areas including Stamford, Connecticut.

Name

WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY

Legal name

Westchester Torah Academy

Website

https://westchesterta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Westchester Torah Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-ed Jewish day school in New Rochelle, NY, serving early childhood through eighth grade with Montessori-style early years and project-based middle school programs. It operates as an independent nonprofit funded primarily by tuition and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Jewish day school education
• Montessori early childhood
• K-8 private education
• After-school enrichment programs
• Extended care services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for students in Early Childhood through Middle School programs.
2. Extended Care Services: Before and after school care services charged at $25/day or annual commitment rates.
3. After School Programs (Chugim): Fee-based extracurricular activities including yoga, pottery, chess, hip hop, and sports, ranging from $300-$475 per session.
4. Facility Rental: Gym rental for community events including sports games, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, and parties.
5. Donations and Capital Campaign: Fundraising initiatives including annual Shomrei Torah campaign and capital campaign for building expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westchester Torah Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-ed day school providing Jewish-Montessori Early Childhood through eighth grade education on a single campus in New Rochelle, NY. The school delivers a unified secular and Judaic curriculum across Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School programs, with add-on offerings such as Chugim (after-school enrichment), Extended Care, and Facility Rental. Tuition and donations fund the educational program and ongoing campus development.

Product overview

Westchester Torah Academy offers a unified Jewish day school experience combining academic excellence with strong Jewish values. The school provides a Montessori-style Early Childhood Program, Lower School, and Middle School with project-based curriculum. The renovated campus features a state-of-the-art STEAM Lab and Beit Midrash/synagogue. Additional offerings include Chugim (after-school enrichment activities), Extended Care services, and Facility Rental for community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Montessori-style educational program for young children focusing on personalized attention, intrinsic motivation, and developmental readiness for young learners.
• Lower School Elementary education program building foundational academic skills alongside Jewish values and traditions.
• Middle School Project-based learning curriculum for middle school students emphasizing critical thinking, real-world application, and Jewish education.
• Chugim (After School Activities) Fee-based after-school enrichment programs including yoga, hip hop, chess, pottery, sports, Lego engineering, and academic clubs offered in fall/winter and spring sessions.
• Extended Care Early Care (7:30-8:00 am) and Aftercare (3:00-5:00 pm) services for families requiring additional childcare.
• Facility Rental Gym rental services for community use including sports games, birthdays, bar mitzvahs and parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112,500 kWh annual solar energy production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdamahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdamah collaborated with UJA-Federation of New York to provide $130K in matching grants to support WTA's energy efficiency initiatives. Adamah is a Jewish environmental organization that partners with schools on sustainability programming.
• Jewish Solar ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Solar Challenge awarded WTA as among the first-ever grantees to NY institutions for solar panel installation, supporting the school's sustainability journey and renewable energy transition.
• Nature's CradleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for annual field trips for 5th and 6th graders, providing hands-on environmental education experiences complementing the school's sustainability curriculum.
• TEVAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEVA education partner providing hands-on learning experiences to foster a love for nature and environmental stewardship among WTA students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manhattan Day School: Modern Orthodox K-8 day school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan; comparable in size, mission, and dual-secular/Jewish curriculum focus serving a similar demographic.
• Yeshivat Noam: Modern Orthodox K-8 day school in Paramus, NJ with project-based learning and STEM emphasis — closely aligned pedagogy and Modern Orthodox mission serving a comparable Tri-State Jewish community.
• Abraham Joshua Heschel School: Independent Jewish day school K-12 in NYC serving families across the denominational spectrum; comparable K-8 Jewish day school structure, though pluralistic rather than Modern Orthodox.
• Salanter Academy Riverdale: Modern Orthodox K-8 day school in Riverdale, Bronx — directly comparable size, mission, and curriculum to WTA, drawing from the same regional Jewish community.
• Westchester Day School: Modern Orthodox K-8 Jewish day school in Mamaroneck, NY — WTA's closest geographic and philosophical competitor, serving overlapping Westchester families with a similar dual-curriculum model.
• Solomon Schechter Day School of Manhattan: Independent Conservative-affiliated K-8 Jewish day school on the Upper West Side; comparable K-8 structure, dual curriculum, and admissions-driven model.
• The Leffell School: Formerly Solomon Schechter Day School of Westchester, now nondenominational Jewish day school K-12 in Hartsdale, NY — the most direct Westchester geographic peer to WTA with a comparable K-8 Jewish day school model.
• Ramaz School: Modern Orthodox K-12 school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with a long-established reputation; directly comparable mission and pedagogy, serving a similar Modern Orthodox demographic.
• SAR Academy: Modern Orthodox K-8 day school in the Riverdale section of the Bronx; highly comparable pedagogy (project-based, dual curriculum) and Modern Orthodox mission, drawing from the same NYC-area Jewish community.

Regional players

• Hebrew Academy of Nassau County: Long-established Orthodox day school (K-12) on Long Island, NY. Comparable Jewish day school model serving a regional Orthodox community adjacent to Westchester.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westchester-torah-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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