Sinai Akiba Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 755 students
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 20 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sinai Akiba Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sinai Akiba Academy
Nursery	143
Pre-K	243
Kind	49
1	41
2	35
3	43
4	42
5	38
6	29
7	43
8	49

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Support Program and Gifted Program available

Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

755 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 20 / rolling

Tuition Notes

$37,115 for Kindergarten - 5th Grade; $41,245 for 6th - 8th Grade

Admissions Director

Lisa Zide

Admissions Associate

Yochanan Kabaker

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

chessDance

fashion designglee club

newspapernewsteam

roboticsscrapbooking

spanishstudent council

Tinkeringyearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

artchamber ensemble

Choirdrama

orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:

league sports

School Notes

The Alice and Nahum Lainer School of today is built on the bedrock of our nearly five successful decades as a warm, challenging school that nurtures Jewish hearts and minds.
We`re constantly evolving to offer the most ambitious, intellectual and spirit-rich Jewish environment in which to grow critical thinkers and future leaders. With engaging teaching approaches-including the Responsive Classroom method, immersive Hebrew, reading and writing workshops, Investigations in Numbers, Data and Space math curriculum and inquiry-based science-plus stunning art, music and physical education facilities, Sinai Akiba nurtures passionate learners who will light the future for generations to come.

School Motto: Our mission inspires inquiry and lifelong learning.

We believe that children who are empowered to fail will take the risks that change the world.We believe in nourishing students` hearts, minds and souls.We believe that learning should be joyful.We believe in introducing students to a lifetime of personal growth, sensitivity, responsibility and intellectual inquiry shaped by Jewish practices and thought.We believe that tikkun olam and ruach are central to education.We believe in a rich and rigorous integrated curriculum.
Let`s get something out of the way right now: you are holding thousands of individual moments of wonder distilled into a couple paragraphs. It`s good and true and interesting and exciting, but NOTHING is more important than visiting a school you`re considering for your child. Nothing will tell you more than being inside its classrooms. So if you haven`t visited our dynamic West L.A. campus yet, we invite you to join us for a Take-A-Look Thursday tour (8:30 a.m. each Thursday school is in session) or schedule a private tour. We want you to experience the joy and wonder of our school first-hand.
Because we`re Jewish day school reimagined for families like yours.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sinai Akiba Academy offer?

Sinai Akiba Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Sinai Akiba Academy's ranking?

Sinai Akiba Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Sinai Akiba Academy?

The application deadline for Sinai Akiba Academy is Feb. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Sinai Akiba Academy located?

Sinai Akiba Academy is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Westwood.

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).