Chicago Jewish Day School

Chicago Jewish Day School (CJDS) is a private, multi-denominational Jewish day school located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, serving over 200 students from junior kindergarten through grade eight. Established in 2003, the school follows a dual curriculum that integrates Hebrew and Judaic studies with a rigorous secular academic program, alongside physical education, art, and music.

CJDS is known for its small class sizes and individualized attention, with a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio designed to support each learner. The school welcomes families representing the full spectrum of Jewish belief and practice, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity as part of its mission to transmit Jewish text, tradition, history, and Hebrew language fluency to the next generation.

The school offers bus transportation from Downtown Chicago through Skokie, Evanston, and surrounding areas, making it accessible to families throughout the greater Chicago area. CJDS also runs the Moreshet Lila initiative, a program dedicated to disability inclusion within Jewish day school education.