Akiva Hebrew Day School - Yeshivat Akiva is a Nursery through 12th grade, Orthodox Zionist day school, committed to providing a comprehensive Jewish and secular education in a vibrant atmosphere of Torah values and academic challenge.
Akiva strives to provide opportunities for each individual to reach his or her maximum religious and intellectual potential.
While at the same time aspiring to develop the highest standard of personal character.
In addition, Akiva seeks to imbue its students with a love for their heritage, for the State of Israel, and for the people of Israel, together with an intense commitment to the Torah way of Life.
The Akiva graduate will be invested with the desire to contribute significantly to our society as an educated productive citizen and an erudite Torah Scholar, and display a strong and real bond with the religious Zionist movement.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,475
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Farber Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
273 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Farber Hebrew Day School cost?
Farber Hebrew Day School's tuition is approximately $21,475 for private students.
What is Farber Hebrew Day School's ranking?
Farber Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Farber Hebrew Day School?
The application deadline for Farber Hebrew Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Farber Hebrew Day School is Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys (0.2 miles away)
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Yeshivas Darchei Torah-boys
All-boys (Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 357-3560
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girls
(Jewish)
21550 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 948-1080
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 455 students
28650 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 357-3660
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22400 Hillview Ln
Beverly Hills
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 430-1677
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 430-1677
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 365 students Tuition listed
22305 W Thirteen Mile Road
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 646-7717
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,457 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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