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Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School

6110 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60659

Tel: (773) 583-5329

www.jdbyytt.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 713 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School in Chicago, IL, serves 713 students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an all–girls, Jewish–affiliated program.
The school maintains a 7:1 student–teacher ratio with 99 teachers, supporting classroom instruction in a large city community located in the West Ridge neighborhood.
Founded in 1985, this Chicago private elementary school is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).
Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for having one of the largest student bodies.
This Chicago K–8 private school offers education in a city setting consistent with other local Jewish day school options.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 713 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Pre-K	92
Kind	78
1	89
2	76
3	65
4	46
5	72
6	66
7	59
8	70

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Year Founded

1985

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Student Body

Total Students

713 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

99 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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What is Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School's ranking?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School?

The application deadline for Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School located?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 18 other private schools located in West Ridge.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).