Akiva Academy (2025-26 Profile)

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Akiva Academy

Akiva Academy in Youngstown, OH, serves 138 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based setting within the North Heights neighborhood.

Founded in 1984, this Jewish–oriented private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 16.

The school has a student body that is 58% students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in Ohio.

Akiva Academy operates with rolling admissions and follows a casual dress code policy.

The academy is a member of The Jewish Community Day School Association and provides education in a regular elementary and secondary program format.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Akiva Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1984

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic Trivia TeamChess Program

National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Geographic Bee

School Notes

We accept students of all religions.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Akiva Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Akiva Academy is located in the North Heights neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,373 for elementary schools and $13,451 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).