Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
5235 S Cornell Ave,  Chicago, IL
4.0
3.8
194 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Miriam Schiller
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$24,730
Religious Affiliation
Jewish

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
29
Part Time Teachers
13

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
67.7%
Male
32.3%
White
83.3%
Hispanic
8.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
1.8%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
2.0 Parent
5/30/2025
We unfortunately had a bad experience at the preschool. The class sizes are small, but my kid somehow got less attention than when they were at a class almost twice the size at another center.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/10/2023
Akiba Schechter is an incredible school with dedicated, committed, passionate faculty. The students are very capable and are challenged to grow and learn while supporting the community and friendships.
5.0 parent
11/3/2021
I can't say enough about this school! Our two children are thriving here. There is a great balance of secular and Judaic studies. I feel like the teachers make a great effort to get to know the kids so they can individualize learning when needed. I love that I can always reach out with questions or...
5.0 parent
11/2/2021
A true gem of a school. We have three very different kids going through Akiba and grateful for the individual attention and customized lesson plans for each. I have so many examples where my kids have been given enrichment in both General and Judaic studies as they have shown interest/aptitude in a...
5.0 parent
7/16/2020
Akiba Schechter is a wonderful school who really lives up to their motto of "teaching students, not subjects"

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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School is a private Jewish school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 5235 S Cornell Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $24,730. The school has a total enrollment of 194 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $578,972. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Carmel High School, Hales Franciscan High School, Univ Of Chicago Lab School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School.

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