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SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD

655 WEST 254 STREET

Notable Programs

Dual curriculum (General Studies and Judaic Studies)Creative arts programSINAI Special Needs InstituteExperiential learning with technology (Smart Boards, iPads)

What Parents Are Saying

Generally positive reviews; described as amazing, fabulous, and fantastic with caring staff; some concern about cost; alumni praise creative teaching methods and comprehensive curriculum

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil.
What grades does SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD serve?
SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD?
SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD public, charter, or private?
SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD is a private school.
What neighborhood is SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD in?
SALANTER AKIBA RIVERDALE ACAD is in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx.
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