Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
5235 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615-0606 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (773)493-8880
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Religious Affiliation Jewish
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 252 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 33%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 135 students
Kind - 14 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 20 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Grade 4 - 10 students
Grade 5 - 19 students
Grade 6 - 11 students
Grade 7 - 8 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( IL ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:17
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
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.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 60615 )
School Zip ( 60615 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 45,096 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 49% 24%
Population Average Age 33 years old 34.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.0 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $31,571 $47,574
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.1 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 60 years old 51 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60615)



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