Yavneh Academy of Dallas, a Modern Orthodox institution, is the only Jewish high school in the Southwestern United States that offers an education to students who are interested in lifelong learning in Judaism, yet who also want to be contributing members of the secular world.
Yavneh prepares students to be knowledgeable and committed Jews as well as educated and productive members of the secular world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Akiba Yavneh Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
391 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
94%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1227
(Out of 1600)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Not mentioned
Admissions Director
Donald R. O'Quinn, Principal
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Debate TeamDrama Club
Mock Trial TeamNewspaper - The Bulldog Prints
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)Students Against Terrorism
School Notes
- School Motto: Not mentioned
- School Mascot: Not Mentioned
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Not mentioned -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Akiba Yavneh Academy?
Akiba Yavneh Academy famous alumni include: Not mentioned.
What sports does Akiba Yavneh Academy offer?
Akiba Yavneh Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Akiba Yavneh Academy's ranking?
Akiba Yavneh Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Akiba Yavneh Academy?
The application deadline for Akiba Yavneh Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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