Jewish day school PreK-12 with specialized learning difference program, small classes
Golda Och Academy is a co-ed Jewish day school in West Orange, NJ serving prekindergarten through grade 12. The school offers a Learning Difference Program designed to support students with learning disabilities and other learning differences, with an average class size of just 11 students. This smaller class environment allows teachers to provide individualized attention and tailored instruction that meets each student's unique learning needs.
The academy combines rigorous Jewish and general studies education with a strong commitment to supporting diverse learners. With 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees and a student-to-teacher ratio that facilitates personalized instruction, the school emphasizes intellectual growth, emotional development, and social-emotional learning. Students benefit from a vibrant learning community that values respect, empathy, and individual potential—key elements for students who need consistent encouragement and understanding.
Golda Och Academy enrolls 453 students and charges $39,890 in yearly tuition (rates vary by grade level). The school maintains a rolling admissions process with an 80% acceptance rate. Students have access to extensive extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that foster inclusion and community engagement. For families seeking a Jewish educational environment that actively supports students with learning differences, Golda Och Academy offers both academic rigor and specialized programming.
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,890 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition cost varies by grade level. Visit our website for more information. |
| Total Students | 453 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Sari Allen |
| Admissions Associate | Jessica Wise |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 3 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Tennis · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Arts Club · Breast Cancer Awareness · Chess Club · Climate Activism · Community Service Club · Dance Club · High School Newspaper · Investment Club · LGBTQ+ Inclusion Club · Literary Magazine · Math Club · Math Olympiad · Model Congress · Names Not Numbers · National Honor Society · Racial Justice Club · Robotics · science enrichment · Social Action Club · Video Club · Women's Empowerment · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Arts In Action Night · Choir · High School Musical · High School Play · Middle School Musical |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools · Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Jewish |
| School Calendar | www.goldaochacademy.org/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1340 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
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