Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, where students and teachers share a deep love of learning and a zest for Jewish life.
At Schechter, children receive an outstanding general and Judaic studies education in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Academic classes in science, history, English, math, Hebrew and Judaica are enriched with creative opportunities in art, music, technology, dance, drama and athletics.
Our dual curriculum program serves 900+ students in kindergarten through eighth grade on two campuses.
I invite you to come and visit our school to experience the gift of a Schechter education.
Schechter is committed to the philosophy and practices espoused by Conservative Judaism and strives to maintain a close relationship with the rabbis, synagogues, youth organizations, schools, camps and other agencies of the Conservative Movement.
Schechter warmly welcomes families who are affiliated with all branches of Judaism.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Keshet Elmentary?
The application deadline for Keshet Elmentary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Keshet Elmentary is Centerview Therapeutic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sager Solomon Schechter Day School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Keshet Transition Program
Special Education School (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5758
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5758
- miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 75 students
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Solomon Schechter Day School ![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Wyspa Dzieci Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
755 Huehl Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School ![Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter]( "Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo - Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter")
(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
J Slowacki School
(Catholic)
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
3.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
3.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Solomon Schechter Day School ![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Northbrook Montessori School
Montessori School
135 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-1662
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 18 students
Countryside Montessori School ![Countryside Montessori School Photo]( "Countryside Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Solomon Schechter Day School ![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Wyspa Dzieci Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
755 Huehl Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 235-4385
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
1133 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1533
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1533
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook
Daycare / Preschool
1085 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
1 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
9206.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Nature Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1899 Westridge Blvd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 372-4647
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 372-4647
9206.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5n443 School St
Wayne, IL 60184
(630) 736-7100
Wayne, IL 60184
(630) 736-7100
9206.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
9206.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 Maureen Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
9206.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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