Chaya Mushka Chabad Academy Receives Accreditation

Chaya Mushka Chabad Academy (CMCA) recently announced that the school has earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

To receive accreditation, CMCA had to meet SAIS’s esteemed standards of educational quality, conduct a rigorous self-study, and perform a comprehensive evaluation by education professionals.

“This achievement means so much to our entire school community,” CMCA Executive Director Rabbi Isser New said. “SAIS accreditation recognizes not just the strength of our academic program, but the culture of collaboration, care, and growth that defines our school. It’s a celebration of everyone’s effort, our faculty, students, parents, and supporters and a reminder that we’re all working together to create the best possible experience for our students.”

Becoming a SAIS-accredited school places CMCA among a respected international network of independent schools recognized for their excellence in education and continuous improvement, according to a news release.

“It is a true mark of distinction, one that speaks to the strength of our community and the quality of learning that we provide,” Rabbi New said.

School officials also announced that CMCA will become a full partner school with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

“This partnership will deepen our connection to the broader Jewish community and open up new opportunities for collaboration, growth, and shared purpose,” said Rabbi New.

Rabbi New explained that partnering with Federation means the school will be able to collaborate effectively with other schools and the community at-large and avails CMCA to the resources provided by Federation to core partner schools.

“We are so proud of how far CMCA has come and even more excited for what’s ahead,” said Rabbi New. “Together, we will continue to build on this foundation of excellence, ensuring that CMCA remains a place where our students learn, grow, and thrive in accordance with our shared values and mission.”

Founded in 2009 with its first-grade class, CMCA has grown each year and features a student-to-teacher ratio of six to one. CMCA welcomes families from all denominations, not just Chabad. Students hail from more than 20 zip codes, including Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Toco Hills, Intown, Dunwoody, Marietta, Kennesaw, and Decatur. Transportation and carpool options are available.