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Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School

5201 Howard St Skokie, IL 60077

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
Where your child's story begins.

Student Body

Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • Cheder Lubavitch holds that in the innocence and sincerity of children there is the immeasurable potential for goodness, for leadership, and for appreciation of the sanctity of life.
  • To guide each child with clear moral direction is every teacher's focus, stressing the values that suffuse all that is cherished in our tradition.
  • Students are shown that secular and religious education can be compatible and learn that a Jew may lead a traditional Jewish life without compromise, even in a secular environment.
  • Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School seeks to offer its students the warmth and love of the traditional Yiddishe cheder, while utilizing modern technology and teaching techniques.
  • Since its founding with five students in 1979, the school's separate programs for boys and girls have provided an integrated religious and secular education under the guidance of highly qualified teachers in both arenas.
  • We believe each child is born with a unique set of gifts and talents, which, if properly nourished, will lead to a deeply rewarding, productive life.
  • With this in mind, the Cheder will create a nurturing, child-centered, value-oriented environ-ment dedicated to academic excellence.
  • A uniquely integrated curriculum of General and Jewish studies, combined with hands-on experiences, will guide each student toward the fulfillment of his or her individual potential.
  • Cheder Lubavitch holds that in the innocence and sincerity of children there is the immeasurable potential for goodness, for leadership, and for appreciation of the sanctity of life.
  • To guide each child with clear moral direction is every teacher's focus, stressing the values that suffuse all that is cherished in our tradition.
  • Students are shown that secular and religious education can be compatible and learn that a Jew may lead a traditional Jewish life without compromise, even in a secular environment.
  • Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School seeks to offer its students the warmth and love of the traditional Yiddishe cheder, while utilizing modern technology and teaching techniques.
  • Since its founding with five students in 1979, the school's separate programs for boys and girls have provided an integrated religious and secular education under the guidance of highly qualified teachers in both arenas.
  • We believe each child is born with a unique set of gifts and talents, which, if properly nourished, will lead to a deeply rewarding, productive life.
  • With this in mind, the Cheder will create a nurturing, child-centered, value-oriented environ-ment dedicated to academic excellence.
  • A uniquely integrated curriculum of General and Jewish studies, combined with hands-on experiences, will guide each student toward the fulfillment of his or her individual potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School cost?
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School's tuition is approximately $14,500 for private students.
What schools are Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School often compared to?
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School by visitors of our site.
What is Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School's ranking?
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School?
The application deadline for Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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