Jewish day school enrollment is rising across denominations
After decades of declining enrollment in non-Orthodox Jewish day schools, a new report from Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools found enrollment is now growing across denominations. Within Prizmah’s network of 305 Jewish day schools,…
Assessment
Enrollment in Jewish day schools across denominations is now growing after a long decline in non-Orthodox sectors. The Prizmah report shows a 7.5% total increase since 2021, with Orthodox schools outpacing others at 7% growth versus 3% for non-Orthodox schools. The trend reverses decades of contraction and raises questions about what is driving families back to day school education. Watch for data on whether this growth is concentrated in specific regions or reflects broader communal shifts.