Akiba Yavneh Academy

Yavneh Academy of Dallas, a Modern Orthodox institution, is the only Jewish high school in the Southwestern United States that offers an education to students who are interested in lifelong learning in Judaism, yet who also want to be contributing members of the secular world.
Yavneh prepares students to be knowledgeable and committed Jews as well as educated and productive members of the secular world.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Akiba Yavneh Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
391 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Akiba Yavneh Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
94%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1227
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Donald R. O'Quinn, Principal

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Debate Team, Drama Club, Mock Trial Team, Newspaper - The Bulldog Prints, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Students Against Terrorism
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Akiba Yavneh Academy offer?
Akiba Yavneh Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Akiba Yavneh Academy's ranking?
Akiba Yavneh Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Akiba Yavneh Academy?
The application deadline for Akiba Yavneh Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $14,038 for elementary schools and $18,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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