Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Tel:
(773) 281-1858
- Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish Day School for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning and a deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world.
- From Early Childhood through Middle School, we inspire our students to love learning through innovative teaching, hands-on exploration and discovery. Plus the individualized attention your children will receive is unrivaled; we offer a 5:1 student-teacher ratio-the very lowest in the city. Rigorous general studies and comprehensive Jewish learning are always wrapped in the warmth and values of our unique Jewish community. Our mission is to engage students in a program of rigorous studies through a variety of classroom and real world learning opportunities, to educate students to be active and informed citizens in our pluralistic community, to inspire them to develop Jewish literacy, and to guide them as they embrace their chosen Jewish practice and beliefs.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 501 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Top Placements
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
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 | 1946 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 501 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 72% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 |
| Tuition Notes | Nursery: $22,016 Jr. Kindergarten: $25,358 Sr. Kindergarten: $27,397 Lower School (Grades 1 - 4): $28,729 Middle School (Grades 5 - 7): $33,070 Grade 8: $33,300 |
| % on Financial Aid | 26% |
| Admissions Director | Katie Rich |
| Admissions Associate | Ariel Rosen |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish Day School for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning and a deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world.From Early Childhood through Middle School, we inspire our students to love learning through innovative teaching, hands-on exploration and discovery. Plus the individualized attention your children will receive is unrivaled; we offer a 5:1 student-teacher ratio-the very lowest in the city. Rigorous general studies and comprehensive Jewish learning are always wrapped in the warmth and values of our unique Jewish community. Our mission is to engage students in a program of rigorous studies through a variety of classroom and real world learning opportunities, to educate students to be active and informed citizens in our pluralistic community, to inspire them to develop Jewish literacy, and to guide them as they embrace their chosen Jewish practice and beliefs.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is Lake View Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kc's Academy LLC (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Park View Montessori School - Chicago (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Grades: K-1 | 14 students
0.2 miles
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940 0.2 K-1
14 - ChicagoLake View AcademyAlternative School (Presbyterian)Grades: 10-12 | 19 students
0.2 miles
716 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-3065 0.2 10-12
19 - ChicagoPark View Montessori School - ChicagoMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 118 students
0.3 miles
640 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 477-6122 0.3 PK-K
118 - Chicago Grades: PK-8
0.5 miles
541 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-0900 0.5 PK-8
n/a - ChicagoThe Day SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 2-12 | 87 students
0.6 miles
800 W Buena Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 327-6000 0.6 2-12
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