Akiva Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Youngstown, OH
505 Gypsy Ln, Youngstown, OH 44504
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Youngstown
- Growing: enrollment up 98% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Youngstown since at least 2011
In Youngstown, Ohio, Akiva Academy is a Jewish private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 98% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 158 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 158
- Teachers
- 18.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 158 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Akiva Academy whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Akiva Academy
What grades does Akiva Academy serve?
Akiva Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Akiva Academy?
About 158 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Akiva Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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