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Best Illinois Jewish Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 jewish private preschools serving 4,306 students in Illinois. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Illinois.

The jewish private preschools in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School, and North Shore Torah Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 4,306

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 4,306

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked jewish private preschools in Illinois?

The jewish private preschools in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School, and North Shore Torah Academy.

How many jewish private preschools are located in Illinois?

16 jewish private preschools are located in Illinois.

How diverse are jewish private preschools in Illinois?

Illinois jewish private preschools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 33%.

Illinois Jewish Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

4,306

Students

$20,067

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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