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Telshe High School

3535 W Foster Ave Chicago, IL 60625

Tel: (773) 463-7738

telshe.edu

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Telshe High School in Chicago, IL, is an all–boys Jewish high school serving grades 9 through 12 with total enrollment of 139 students.
Founded in 1960, the school is located in the North Park neighborhood within a large–city community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 20 teachers on staff.
Yearly tuition at Telshe High School is $25,000, above the Chicago private high school average of $19,207.
Telshe High School is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 139 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Telshe High School
9	38
10	34
11	34
12	33

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Year Founded

1960

Student Body

Total Students

139 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Telshe High School cost?

Telshe High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Telshe High School?

The application deadline for Telshe High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Telshe High School located?

Telshe High School is located in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 10 other private schools located in North Park.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 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).