Illinois Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) serving 2,036 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois include Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, and North Shore Torah Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

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

Map of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
Jewish
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Photo
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
Map of Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6110 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 583-5329
Map of 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)
Map of Yeshiva Ohr Boruch
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2620 W Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-0885

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois include Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, and North Shore Torah Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are located in Illinois?
5 private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are approximately 1% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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