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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

5235 S Cornell Ave Chicago, IL 60615

Tel: (773) 493-8880

akibaschechter.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,236
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,236
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Pre-K	52
Kind	14
1	7
2	11
3	5
4	13
5	19
6	10
7	14
8	7

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Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

We teach children, not subjects.

Student Body

Total Students

152 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools (absorbed SSDSA) (Prizmah)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,236

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Tuition Notes

5 day preschool $21,550; K-4th $26,236; 5th-7th $27,626; 8th $27,786

% on Financial Aid

60%

Admissions Director

Carla Goldberg, Director of Early Childhood and Admissions

Admissions Associate

Hadas Rosenberg

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess WizardsCooking Class

Homework HelpScience Exploration

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballFencing

School Notes

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School is a community preschool and kindergarten and a Jewish day school for grades 1-8. Akiba-Schechter attracts families from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, from Northbrook to NW Indiana, and abroad.
Akiba provides an excellent secular and Judaic education in Hyde Park to a diverse community of children from all over Chicagoland.
Students study all aspects of our curriculum together in multi-aged classes. By focusing on the individual gifts and needs of each student, our students form a caring family of learners who are committed to responsible citizenship, the performance of Mitzvot, and each other.

Akiba-Schechter's Early Childhood program provides an award-winning, play-based Preschool and Kindergarten, inspired by Reggio-Emilia that includes and embraces all faiths and ethnicities. Children learn how to be a good friend, start the path to becoming a life-long learner, and joyfully celebrate Shabbat and Jewish Holidays.
Akiba-Schechter's Grade School (1-8) provides a rigorous, project based dual curriculum (secular and Judaic studies) that stresses critical thinking and individualized attention in small classes. By living Jewish concepts such as gemilut hasadim (loving kindness) or ometz lev (courage), Akiba students develop an identity as ethical individuals with a moral compass.
Please come see the school in action and find out for yourself. You do not need to be Jewish to attend the Early Childhood program. The Grade School welcomes all families choosing to raise their children as Jews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School cost?

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School's tuition is approximately $26,236 for private students.

What sports does Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School offer?

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

When is the application deadline for Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School?

The application deadline for Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School located?

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School is located in the East Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in East Hyde Park.

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