Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory

The school’s philosophy is rooted in Torah values, emphasizing ethical and moral development, civic responsibility, and social action through the concept of Tikkun Olam. It promotes an individualized, non-standardized approach to education that balances advanced secular studies with Hebrew language and Jewish culture. The school aims to foster a spirit of inquiry and community, preparing students to be compassionate, knowledgeable, and well-rounded leaders.

The school offers a dual-language curriculum in English and Hebrew, with an interdisciplinary framework provided by the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in the Middle School. The academic program includes core subjects, Judaic studies, and STEAM-focused learning in the Cohn Family Innovation Lab. Middle school students have the opportunity to take accelerated courses for high school credit, and the curriculum culminates in an 8th-grade trip to Israel.

Meyer Prep is a Department of Education Exemplary High Performing Blue Ribbon School. Graduates are frequently recruited by competitive high school programs, with 100% of the 2024 graduating class accepted to their first-choice high schools, including Suncoast High School and the Dwyer High School IB Programme. Alumni have gone on to attend major state universities and prestigious national institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Duke, Brown, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania.

The school offers an Academic Resource Program for students requiring additional support. This program is available for both Lower School and Middle School students, with specific resource fees applied to those enrolled.

The school maintains a rolling admissions policy, welcoming students into all grade levels without requiring prior knowledge of Hebrew. The application process includes student visits, interviews, assessments, review of previous school records, teacher recommendations, and consideration of sibling enrollment. Families are encouraged to begin the process early, as space may be limited.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with specific closing dates provided annually. The school day runs from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.

The school is located on a 14-acre, 68,000-square-foot campus in Palm Beach Gardens. Key facilities include three high-tech Cohn Family Innovation Labs equipped for 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, and circuitry; a TV production studio; a science and research laboratory; a gymnasium; and synthetic turf athletic fields. The campus also features an Israel courtyard with a replica of the Western Wall and modular flex classrooms.

Students participate in a wide range of electives and activities, including aviation and engineering, ceramics, creative writing, debate, design, drama, jazz band, media production, and yoga mindfulness. Over 80% of the student body participates in at least one sports team, with competitive offerings such as flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, golf, and tennis. The school also hosts a full-scale musical theater production each spring and an annual Innovation Expo.