Or Hachaim Academy

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

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
Or Hachaim Academy Student 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in North Hollywood, CA is $23,420 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Hollywood, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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