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Located in West Orange, New Jersey, Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a flexible and caring environment that nurtures their minds and their spirits. We ground a dual academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism, while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression.
Our school is located on two campuses — one for the Lower School and one for the Upper School — located about two miles apart, just 25 minutes from New York City, serving approximately 450 students from more than 70 communities across New Jersey.
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Golda Och Academy is a rich learning environment for students grades Pre-K-12. Although our age groups vary, our approach is comprehensive. We base our curriculum on the principles of the Solomon Schechter Day School movement, in which traditional classroom instruction is integrated with Jewish identity and knowledge.
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The purpose of the Golda Och Academy athletic program is to offer a rewarding athletic experience and to develop the athletic potential of all our students.
We recognize the distinct differences between Middle School and High School students and the wide range of individual abilities.
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.
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Our team of Development professionals and lay leaders works closely with current and former parents, alumni, grandparents and friends — to ensure that our school can provide the best possible Jewish day school education for students today and in the future. By giving to Golda Och Academy, you make a difference in the lives of our students and in the future of the Jewish people.
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From eight members of our first graduating Class of 1977 to 41 members of the Class of 2025, GOA is proud to have graduated more than 1,900 alumni who have been well-prepared for their college experience, professional careers, and personal growth as outstanding members of society. The Schechter-GOA Alumni Society provides an opportunity to stay connected with former classmates, faculty, and staff, as well as network for professional opportunities and mentoring.
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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
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Accreditations and Affiliations
Admissions
Welcome from the Admissions Office
Visit
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Affording GOA
Upper School Open House
Academics
Lower School
Middle School
High School
Names, Not Numbers
Meislin Memorial Library
Senior Internships
Israel Education
Na'ale 9th Grade 2025-26
Neshama 34
Student Services
College Guidance
STEM/Innovation
After School
Curriculum By Grade
Arts
Performing Arts
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Athletics
Athletics
Giving
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
Welcome Alumni
Submit a Class Note
Update Your Contact Info
Alumni Giving
Parents of Alumni
Alumni Shabbat Dinner
Class of 2004 20th Reunion
