Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/Yeshiva Eitz Chaim is an all–boys Jewish high school in Chicago, IL, serving 10 ninth–grade students in a large city setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 3 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
Located in the Sauganash neighborhood, this Chicago private school offers a focused program for ninth grade.
As a city–based secondary school, it provides education exclusively for grade 9 students in a Jewish–oriented environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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 Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/yeshiva Eitz Chaim?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/yeshiva Eitz Chaim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/yeshiva Eitz Chaim located?
Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/yeshiva Eitz Chaim is located in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Yeshiva Gedola Of The Midwest/yeshiva Eitz Chaim is Good Counsel High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Queen Of All Saints (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Aboard Learning Express (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Counsel High School
All-girls (Catholic)
3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students
All Aboard Learning Express
Daycare / Preschool
4008 W Rosemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-0554
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-0554
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Wonder Montessori School ![Wonder Montessori School Photo - Preschool (3-6) Program Building]( "Wonder Montessori School Photo - Preschool (3-6) Program Building")
Montessori School
5630-5644 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 509-1296
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 509-1296
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Little Angels Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
3613 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah Of Chicago
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3635 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 465-0419
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 465-0419
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Good Counsel High School
All-girls (Catholic)
3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3655
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah Of Chicago
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3635 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 465-0419
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 465-0419
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students
Bais Yaakov High School
All-girls (Jewish)
5800 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-1494
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-1494
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
6237 N WHIPPLE ST
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 965-7770
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 965-7770
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 10 students
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
All-girls (Jewish)
3021 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 338-9222
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 338-9222
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Queen Of All Saints
(Catholic)
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
3333 W Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-6167
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-6167
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Childrens Palace
Special Program Emphasis
3237 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 31 students
Tzemach Tzedek School
(Jewish)
6135 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 870-3580
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 870-3580
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 22 students Tuition listed
Knapp School And Yeshiva ![Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!]( "Knapp School And Yeshiva Photo - School Grounds, the Knapp School and Yeshiva Coffee Cart, serves coffee and a smile on a daily basis. This coffee cart is supported by the school job program where students receive hands on work training and some are eligible to receive a paycheck too!")
Special Education School (Jewish)
3145 W Pratt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Aboard Learning Express
Daycare / Preschool
4008 W Rosemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-0554
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 202-0554
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed
Wonder Montessori School ![Wonder Montessori School Photo - Preschool (3-6) Program Building]( "Wonder Montessori School Photo - Preschool (3-6) Program Building")
Montessori School
5630-5644 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 509-1296
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 509-1296
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Little Angels Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
3613 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-5555
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Sauganash Montessori School ![Sauganash Montessori School Photo]( "Sauganash Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5750 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 545-6295
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 545-6295
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
Queen Of All Saints
(Catholic)
6230 N Lemont Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-0567
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
9201.4 miles
Gr: PK | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Madison Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
9201.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Wheaton North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
9201.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9201.6 miles
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
9201.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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