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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) serving 2,500 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, and Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
Jewish
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
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Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
3751 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 281-1858
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Map of Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6110 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 583-5329
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Map of North Shore Torah Academy
North Shore Torah Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Jewish
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
(2)
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Map of Bais Yaakov High School
Bais Yaakov High School
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
All-girls (Jewish)
5800 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-1494
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Map of Brisk Academy-yeshivas Brisk
Brisk Academy-yeshivas Brisk
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3000 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 274-1177
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Map of Fasman Yeshiva High School
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys (Jewish)
7135 Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 982-2500
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Map of Telshe High School
Telshe High School
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3535 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 463-7738
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Map of Yeshiva Ohr Boruch
Yeshiva Ohr Boruch
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2620 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois include Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, and Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School.
How many private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are located in Illinois?
9 private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
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Private Schools
2,500
Students
$25,559
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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