Westchester Day School

Westchester Day School

Private dual-curriculum Jewish day school (K-8)

Overview

Westchester Day School provides private, Modern Orthodox K-8 education in Mamaroneck with a dual curriculum that combines general studies (English, math, science, social studies) with Judaic studies (Hebrew, Chumash, weekly Parsha). It serves toddlers through eighth grade, organized into lower, middle, and upper divisions, and uses experiential learning and technology (e.g., SMART Boards) on its waterfront campus. Tuition is fee-based but includes an income-based cap using a family's Adjusted Gross Income to make attendance more affordable. The school differentiates itself by offering an integrated dual curriculum guided by the Torah Im Derech Eretz approach, specialized subject teachers, and a long-standing nonprofit, non-sectarian funding model aimed at keeping education accessible. Its goal is to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that blends Jewish and secular learning to prepare students for high school and beyond in a supportive community.

About Westchester Day School

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Why Westchester Day School is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Social Impact

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Village of Mamaroneck, New York

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 tuition pages show updated pricing and a maintained income-cap model for affordability.
  • August 2026 site updates and frequent news posts signal active marketing and community engagement.
  • Dani Rockoff has served as Head of School since August 2022, giving leadership continuity.

What critics are saying

  • WDS depends on tuition and scholarships, making enrollment slumps in 2026 immediately painful.
  • A $33,725 6th-8th-grade total and $1,550 security fee pressure middle-class family retention.
  • If donor matching fades after the 2025 Shavuot campaign, scholarship coverage weakens fast.

What makes Westchester Day School unique

  • Since 1948, WDS combines Modern Orthodox Judaics with general studies on a 26-acre campus.
  • WDS offers toddler-through-8th-grade continuity, rare among Westchester private Jewish day schools.
  • Its AGI-based tuition cap ties affordability directly to household income, not standard tuition bands.

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