Portland Jewish Academy

• School Motto: Think for yourself. Work for the World.
• School Mascot: Aish, The Dragon

At PJA, we take immense pride in being an independent, inclusive community Jewish day school dedicated to providing an educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of identity within the context of Jewish values. Our commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment allows students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. PJA students and families have access to a wealth of resources, a supportive network, and a community that shares in the values of limmud (study), kavod (respect), akhrayut (responsibility), kehillah (community), hodayah (appreciation), and zehut (identity).

Our Early Childhood programs provide welcoming and inclusive settings that recognize children's diverse abilities, interests, needs, and learning styles. We believe that children learn best through meaningful play, exploration, and an inquiry-based approach to learning.

Our Lower School and Middle School programs foster a love of learning by focusing on both critical thinking and creativity. We provide an enriching modern Hebrew and Jewish Studies curriculum, as well as special classes in library, PE, music, and art. Our Makerspace supports classroom learning and provides a place for students to create, design, engineer, and innovate. Each subject, lesson, experiment and field trip is treated as one part of an equation that empowers students who think for themselves and work for the world.

Why PJA?

• Small Class Sizes
• Social Emotional Learning
• Education Infused with Jewish Values
• Dedicated Teachers
• A safe and nurturing environment
• A caring community
• Secure and Safe Campus
• Now offering bus transportation to all parts of the metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Bethany, and Portland's East Side!