- Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is an independent Jewish day school committed to academic excellence by providing each student with a comprehensive general and Jewish education.
- Our vision is to teach the whole child to fully develop his or her intellectual, personal and spiritual potential; to provide an innovative and challenging general studies curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, athletics and the arts; to cultivate in our students a positive Jewish identity, understanding of Torah and respect for the pluralism of Jewish life; to educate each student about the principles of American citizenship and to model Jewish values; to strengthen the connection between our Day School community and Jews in Israel, America and throughout the world; to maintain a diverse faculty committed to educational leadership and professional development; to forge a partnership with parents based upon mutual respect; to create a flexible and dynamic learning community; to accommodate families of all economic backgrounds; and to inspire each student to become a life-long learner.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 540 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3%
State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
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The nearest high school is Lake View Academy (0.2 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is Kc's Academy LLC (0.2 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Park View Montessori School - Chicago (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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ChicagoGrades: K-1 | 14 students
0.2 miles
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)665-49400.2K-1
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ChicagoLake View AcademyAlternative School (Presbyterian)Grades: 10-12 | 19 students
0.2 miles
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)281-30650.210-12
19 -
ChicagoPark View Montessori School - ChicagoMontessori SchoolGrades: NS-K | 130 students
0.3 miles
640 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)477-61220.3NS-K
130 -
ChicagoThe Day SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 2-12 | 87 students
0.6 miles
800 W Buena Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773)327-09000.62-12
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ChicagoGrades: PK-8 | 290 students
0.7 miles
720 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)525-87790.7PK-8
290
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