Chicago Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
3730 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 102% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Jewish Day School is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 102% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 196
- Teachers
- 31 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 112 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Jewish elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Jewish elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 11 Jewish elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chicago Jewish Day School
What grades does Chicago Jewish Day School serve?
Chicago Jewish Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Chicago Jewish Day School?
About 196 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chicago Jewish Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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