Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School

5235 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615-0606
Tel: (773)493-8880
Grades: K - 9 | 224 students
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Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School's mission is to promote academic excellence and to develop students with strong Jewish identities, who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvoth. By focusing on the individual gifts and needs of each student, our teachers create a caring family of learners who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvot.

School Overview:
Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School
School Membership(s) Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 224 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School's mission is to promote academic excellence and to develop students with strong Jewish identities, who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvoth. By focusing on the individual gifts and needs of each student, our teachers create a caring family of learners who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvot.

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