Farber Hebrew Day School

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 Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • 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:

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Attribute

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.: 18%
Students by Grade
Farber Hebrew Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $15,248 for elementary schools and $19,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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