Yeshivat Or HaChaim Academy is an Orthodox Jewish day school in the North Hollywood area of the San Fernando Valley.
Or HaChaim Academy was established in 2001,by Rabbi Amram Gabay, with a goal of teaching Jewish children Torah values and to give them a sound foundation in secular subjects.
Our mission is to provide a strong Jewish and secular education in a caring and supportive environment and instill in our students a Torah way of life, so that they will have the tools they need to be committed and successful young adults.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Or Hachaim Academy?
The application deadline for Or Hachaim Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Or Hachaim Academy is Los Angeles Hebrew High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Laurel Hall School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-8 | 357 students 0.2 miles 11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
0.2
NS-8
357
Trinity Christian Pre-school A
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Grades: PK-K | 43 students 0.5 miles 11960 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-9738
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-9738
0.5
PK-K
43
Yeshiva Ketana Of Los Angeles
(Jewish)
Grades: PK-8 | 258 students 0.5 miles 12051 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-7610
0.5
PK-8
258
Grades: PK-6 | 123 students 0.6 miles 12020 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-4992
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-4992
0.6
PK-6
123
Los Angeles Hebrew High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
Grades: 7-12 | 164 students 0.6 miles 12020 Burbank Boulevard
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 901-8893
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 901-8893
0.6
7-12
164
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