Lubavitcher Yeshiva

1148 Converse Street Longmeadow, MA 01106
www.lya.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • 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 day school to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • The more than 120 students that the school serves each year from across the spectrum of Jewish life includes orthodox, conservative, reform and unaffiliated families.
  • The Yeshiva Academy was founded on the principles of Chabad philosophy, which is a way of life that integrates the love of G-d, intellectual knowledge and understanding of the Torah, and the appreciation of the uniqueness of every individual of the community.
  • Our administration and staff implement this philosophy in all areas of Judaic and secular studies while fostering a supportive environment for all our students.
  • The Mission of the Yeshiva Academy 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Lubavitcher Yeshiva ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946

Student Body

Total Students
506 students
Student Body Type

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 day school to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The more than 120 students that the school serves each year from across the spectrum of Jewish life includes orthodox, conservative, reform and unaffiliated families. The Yeshiva Academy was founded on the principles of Chabad philosophy, which is a way of life that integrates the love of G-d, intellectual knowledge and understanding of the Torah, and the appreciation of the uniqueness of every individual of the community. Our administration and staff implement this philosophy in all areas of Judaic and secular studies while fostering a supportive environment for all our students. The Mission of the Yeshiva Academy 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lubavitcher Yeshiva's ranking?
Lubavitcher Yeshiva ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lubavitcher Yeshiva?
The application deadline for Lubavitcher Yeshiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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