Akiba Yavneh Academy

12324 Merit Dr
Dallas, TX 75251

www.akibayavneh.org

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 (2025)

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

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1992

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

391 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 41%

Students 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

Sports

Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

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)

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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 (2025)

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 $13,725 for elementary schools and $18,131 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).