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Illinois Jewish Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 36 jewish private schools serving 6,117 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The jewish private schools in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Chicago Jewish Day School, and Ida Crown Jewish Academy.

The average tuition cost is $20,855, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,404.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 36
# Students Served: 6,117

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 36
# Students Served: 6,117

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked jewish private schools in Illinois?

The jewish private schools in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Chicago Jewish Day School, and Ida Crown Jewish Academy.

How many jewish private schools are located in Illinois?

36 jewish private schools are located in Illinois.

How much do jewish private schools cost in Illinois?

The average tuition cost is $20,855, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,404.

How diverse are jewish private schools in Illinois?

Illinois jewish private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

Illinois Jewish Private School Trends

Private Schools

6,117

Students

$20,855

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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