Belong to something extraordinary.
From the moment you step on campus, you will feel it: Your child belongs here.
Thank you for your interest in Chicago Jewish Day School! We are thrilled to welcome students and families for the 2026-2027 academic year. Watching our students engage joyfully in learning and collaborate with their peers and teachers is incredible and something I can’t wait for you to see.
Our diverse and caring community fosters joyful learning in an inspiring Jewish environment. At Chicago Jewish Day School, we educate the whole child by integrating General and Judaic Studies through an experiential model that emphasizes social-emotional development and sparks a lifelong love of learning.
Our nationally recognized educators guide students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 in deep, relevant, and multidisciplinary learning, helping them to think critically and understand who they are as learners. We are committed to preparing the next generation of thoughtful leaders who care about their community, engage with diverse voices, build meaningful connections, and support Jewish communities and Israel.
To learn more, schedule an in-person tour on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. I look forward to meeting you, sharing our educational philosophy, and showing you why your child and your family will thrive at Chicago Jewish Day School.
L'shalom,
Cortney Stark Cope (cstarkcope@chicagojewishdayschool.org)
Director of Admissions
School Video: This Is CJDS
The Chicago Jewish Day School Difference
Hear from current CJDS parents about what it means to be a Ram and why this community is unlike any other.
David, Current Parent
Limor, Current Parent
Naomi, Current Parent
The staff is so supportive, and children are free to be children; learning is an organic byproduct of leaning into children’s curiosity. Cannot recommend enough.
-CJDS Parent
Affording CJDS
Enrolling your child in Chicago Jewish Day School is a valuable investment in their future. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we offer financial aid for tuition to qualified students who demonstrate need each year.
Transportation Options
Centrally located in the Irving Park, a thriving and easily accessible Northside neighborhood, CJDS draws students from throughout the city and suburbs. Approximately 65% of our student body utilizes our five bus routes.
By the numbers
CJDS is committed to building a vibrant community that reflects the diversity of Jewish life across Chicagoland.
6:1
Student-teacher ratio
255
255 students enrolled
2.6
Stunning 2.6-acre campus
100%
admitted to at least one of two top high school choices
65%
utilize our six bus routes