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 (2025)
- 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).
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