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Best Illinois Jewish Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 jewish private elementary schools serving 4,738 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The jewish private elementary schools in Illinois include Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School, North Shore Torah Academy, and Arie Crown Hebrew Day School.

The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 4,738

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 4,738

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked jewish private elementary schools in Illinois?

The jewish private elementary schools in Illinois include Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School, North Shore Torah Academy, and Arie Crown Hebrew Day School.

How many jewish private elementary schools are located in Illinois?

17 jewish private elementary schools are located in Illinois.

How diverse are jewish private elementary schools in Illinois?

Illinois jewish private elementary schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.

Illinois Jewish Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

4,738

Students

$20,750

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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