Golda Och Academy | A Private Jewish Day school in West Orange, NJ
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Golda Och Academy | A Private Jewish Day school in West Orange, NJ
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Names, Not Numbers
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Na'ale 9th Grade 2025-26
Neshama 34
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Performing Arts
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Community
Kehillah
Respect
Kavod
Love of Israel
Ahavat Yisrael
Love of Learning
Torah Lishmah
Jewish Life and Learning
Mitzvot and Halachah
Repair of the World
Tikkun Olam
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Welcome to Golda Och Academy
We nurture the unique potential of each student in grades Pre-K to 12 through an exceptional Jewish and general studies education
Inquire Now
Apply Now
Academics
Innovative Jewish thinkers begin their journey here. Our students explore the world through the lens of Jewish values and develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the State of Israel and its people, and a commitment to the betterment of the world through
tikkun olam
.
Go Roadrunners!
Our athletic program offers a rewarding athletic experience and develops the athletic potential of all our students. Athletes are encouraged to develop a sense of positive sportsmanship, integrity, values, ethics, and
derekh eretz
and to display these qualities on and off the field.
Israel Education
From Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, Ahavat Yisrael is infused in everything we do. Golda Och Academy develops in our students a profound connection to the State of Israel that will be part of the core of their identity as we prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders.
List of 10 items.
#1
Ranked Jewish Day School PreK-12 in New Jersey
1:7
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
11
Average Class Size
80%
of Seniors Attend their First Choice College/University
#12
in SAT Scores Among All New Jersey Private Schools
100%
of Students Participate in Community Service (Tikkun Olam)
62
Clubs and Activities Across Grades Pre-K through 12
70%
of Faculty have Advanced Degrees
$4M+
Million Awarded Annually for Tuition Reduction and Scholarships
1965
Founded 50+ Years Ago, A Rich History Educating Jewish Leaders
College Acceptances 2024-2025
Learn More About Our College Guidance Program
Admissions
Enrollment Spotlight
New Into Ninth
Fresh Into Fifth
Schedule a private tour
Read GOA Magazine Special 60th Anniversary Edition
Spring Gala 2026
Register Now for Spring Gala 2026!
Recent News
Community Torah Corner - April 17, 2026 — Parashat Tazria-Metzora
4/17/2026
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
By Dani Weisleder ‘30 and Ella M. Goldberg ‘30
Read More
GOA Community Comes Together to Make a Lasting Impact on Day of Giving
3/25/2026
Read More
Community Torah Corner - March 20, 2026 — Parashat Vayikra
3/20/2026
Parashat Vayikra
By Arielle Spigler '30, Judah Hibshoosh '30 and Hayley Kestin '30
Read More
Faculty Engage in Hands-On Learning to Strengthen Student Support and Innovation
3/20/2026
Read More
Community Torah Corner - March 13, 2026 — Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
3/13/2026
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
Clara Fink '30 and Sophie Mayer '30
Read More
More News
Come See for Yourself
We encourage you to visit our school and meet with our Admissions staff. In the meantime, we invite you to watch this video to see our school in action and find out more about our outstanding program for grades Pre-K through 12.
Visit Us
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Wilf Lower School Campus
122 Gregory Avenue
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
973-602-3700
Eric F. Ross Upper School Campus
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
973-602-3600
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Golda Och Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. GOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
©2020 Golda Och Academy - All Rights Reserved
Login
About Us
arrow
Welcome from the Head of School
Mission, Vision, and Values
History and Traditions
Board of Trustees
Faculty & Staff Directory
Parents' Association
News & Publications
Spirit Store
Employment
Contacts & Directions
Accreditations and Affiliations
Community News and Events
Admissions
arrow
Welcome from the Admissions Office
Visit
Apply
Affording GOA
Upper School Open House
Academics
arrow
Lower School
Middle School
High School
arrow
Names, Not Numbers
Meislin Memorial Library
Senior Internships
Israel Education
arrow
Na'ale 9th Grade 2025-26
Neshama 34
Student Services
College Guidance
STEM/Innovation
After School
Curriculum By Grade
Arts
arrow
Performing Arts
Visual and Fine Arts
Music
Athletics
arrow
Athletics
Giving
arrow
Go Forward
Annual Fund
Grandparents & Grandfriends Day
Spring Gala 2026
Annual Fund Honor Roll
Ways to Give
Gift Impact Stories
Giving Online
Special Initiatives
Celebrate with Tzedakah
Parents of Alumni Sukkot
Alumni
arrow
Welcome Alumni
Submit a Class Note
Update Your Contact Info
Alumni Giving
Parents of Alumni
Alumni Shabbat Dinner
Class of 2004 20th Reunion
Class of 2001 25th Reunion
Inquire
Donate
Login
Careers
Directions
Community
Kehillah
Respect
Kavod
Love of Israel
Ahavat Yisrael
Love of Learning
Torah Lishmah
Jewish Life and Learning
Mitzvot and Halachah
Repair of the World
Tikkun Olam
1
2
3
4
5
6
Welcome to Golda Och Academy
We nurture the unique potential of each student in grades Pre-K to 12 through an exceptional Jewish and general studies education
Inquire Now
Apply Now
Academics
Innovative Jewish thinkers begin their journey here. Our students explore the world through the lens of Jewish values and develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the State of Israel and its people, and a commitment to the betterment of the world through
tikkun olam
.
Go Roadrunners!
Our athletic program offers a rewarding athletic experience and develops the athletic potential of all our students. Athletes are encouraged to develop a sense of positive sportsmanship, integrity, values, ethics, and
derekh eretz
and to display these qualities on and off the field.
Israel Education
From Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, Ahavat Yisrael is infused in everything we do. Golda Och Academy develops in our students a profound connection to the State of Israel that will be part of the core of their identity as we prepare the next generation of Jewish leaders.
List of 10 items.
#1
Ranked Jewish Day School PreK-12 in New Jersey
1:7
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
11
Average Class Size
80%
of Seniors Attend their First Choice College/University
#12
in SAT Scores Among All New Jersey Private Schools
100%
of Students Participate in Community Service (Tikkun Olam)
62
Clubs and Activities Across Grades Pre-K through 12
70%
of Faculty have Advanced Degrees
$4M+
Million Awarded Annually for Tuition Reduction and Scholarships
1965
Founded 50+ Years Ago, A Rich History Educating Jewish Leaders
College Acceptances 2024-2025
Learn More About Our College Guidance Program
Admissions
Enrollment Spotlight
New Into Ninth
Fresh Into Fifth
Schedule a private tour
Read GOA Magazine Special 60th Anniversary Edition
Spring Gala 2026
Register Now for Spring Gala 2026!
Recent News
Community Torah Corner - April 17, 2026 — Parashat Tazria-Metzora
4/17/2026
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
By Dani Weisleder ‘30 and Ella M. Goldberg ‘30
Read More
GOA Community Comes Together to Make a Lasting Impact on Day of Giving
3/25/2026
Read More
Community Torah Corner - March 20, 2026 — Parashat Vayikra
3/20/2026
Parashat Vayikra
By Arielle Spigler '30, Judah Hibshoosh '30 and Hayley Kestin '30
Read More
Faculty Engage in Hands-On Learning to Strengthen Student Support and Innovation
3/20/2026
Read More
Community Torah Corner - March 13, 2026 — Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
3/13/2026
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
Clara Fink '30 and Sophie Mayer '30
Read More
More News
Come See for Yourself
We encourage you to visit our school and meet with our Admissions staff. In the meantime, we invite you to watch this video to see our school in action and find out more about our outstanding program for grades Pre-K through 12.
Visit Us
Previous
Next
Wilf Lower School Campus
122 Gregory Avenue
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
973-602-3700
Eric F. Ross Upper School Campus
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, New Jersey 07052
973-602-3600
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Golda Och Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. GOA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
©2020 Golda Och Academy - All Rights Reserved