The mission of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) is to provide and promote the highest quality Judaic and secular education to a diverse community of Jewish children.
Our aim is to cultivate students to reach personal excellence, and to be responsible members of American society.
Within a warm nurturing environment, our focus is to inspire a love for learning, develop academic and social skills, and foster responsibility in each individual child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
2
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Rabbi Noach Kosofsky
Application URL
School Notes
- LYA was founded in 1946, in response to the Greater Springfield Jewish community's need for a quality Jewish day school. In 1999, LYA became the first Jewish dayschool to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The more than 90 students that the school serves each year from across the spectrum of Jewish life includes orthodox, conservative, reform and unaffiliated families.The children range in age from 15-month preschoolers to post B'nai Mitzvah eighth graders. Classes are purposefully small, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:10, and a whole child teaching philosophy is employed to ensure that each student's need are met. Emphasis is placed on academic achievement, developing a Jewish identity and building a strong sense of community responsibility.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy?
The acceptance rate of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What is Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy's ranking?
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy?
The application deadline for Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
My school is a Leader in Me School where every child and staff is encouraged to reach their full potential as a leader. The school has a family atmosphere and staff and students synergize together. LYA is a great place to grow, learn and have fun. We offer many community events, family education events and holiday programming and have a welcoming environment.
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