Rockland Jewish Academy (Closed 2016)

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Rockland Jewish Academy (Closed 2016)

450 West Nyack Rd.
West Nyack, NY 10994

5.00 (2 reviews)

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #1 - Hands-on experimentation and play is essential in PreK-3.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #2 - So much learning goes on when PreK-4 cooks together.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #3 - Fifth graders "buddy" with kindergartners and the learning is mutual.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #4 - Building community and service to others is an important Jewish value at RJA.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #5 - The second grade Math-a-Thon gave parents a chance to understand Singapore Math with their children.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #6 - Mutual respect and full engagement makes fourth grade Social Studies fantastic.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #7 - No Jewish day school would be complete without the joy of holiday celebrations together.

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #8 - Winter cabin fever is relieved with Snow Play Day!

Rockland Jewish Academy Photo #9 - Art is an essential part of self-expression, and at RJA students have astonishing art opportunities and instruction.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rockland Jewish Academy
Pre-K	9
Kind	18
1	14
2	11
3	9
4	10
5	8

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Year Founded

2011

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 28 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Admissions Director

Rebecca Weiss

School Notes

Rockland Jewish Academy is an independent community Jewish day school, providing Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Bergen County children from early childhood (ages 3 and 4) through 5th grade a superior education, focused on 21st century skills.
General and Judaic studies are interwoven, enabling students to develop high-level critical thinking, analytical and literary interpretive skills.
Intellectual, emotional and spiritual development is fostered organically through our integrated curriculum.
Our individualized instruction with a desirable student-to-teacher ratio provides a stimulating learning environment that celebrates each child's talents and gifts.
Extended hours (7:30 am – 6 pm) are available.

Parents are talking about Rockland Jewish Academy, which in its third year has already distinguished itself as a place of community, learning, intellectual and spiritual growth. Values, warmth, friendship and caring are hallmarks of an RJA education, building strong Jewish identities along with delivering a innovative and enriched curriculum for tomorrow's leaders, in a safe and nurturing setting. Conveniently located at the Rockland Jewish Community West Nyack Campus with brand-new, state-of-the-art classrooms and technology, and providing individualized instruction with a desirable student-to-teacher ratio, RJA children grow within a stimulating learning environment that celebrates each of their talents and gifts. Extensive after-school and extended morning and afternoon programs (7:30 am 鈥� 6 pm) are available.For more information or a private tour, please contact Judy Klein, Director of Admissions, at 845-627-0010 x104 or [email protected].

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rockland Jewish Academy cost?

Rockland Jewish Academy's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Rockland Jewish Academy?

The application deadline for Rockland Jewish Academy is Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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