Very Good

#149 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 21% of private schools

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

Elementary School

3751 N BROADWAY ST, Chicago, IL 60613

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

386

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

386

Student-Teacher

5.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#149 of 716

In Chicago

#49 of 162

public schools

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About Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School serves approximately 386 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.1 pts above IL schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.5:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

386

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 99.5% vs 0%

Asian 0.5% vs 0%

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (this school)	—	386	5.5:1	7.3
Greeley Elem School	0.2 mi	434	14:1	7.5
Inter-American Elem Magnet School	0.2 mi	637	14.2:1	7.0
Disney Elem Magnet School	0.4 mi	1,416	15.1:1	7.8
Brennemann Elem School	0.6 mi	478	12.3:1	6.5
Nettelhorst Elem School	0.7 mi	650	14.4:1	7.9
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy	0.7 mi	616	15:1	9.2
Blaine Elem School	0.8 mi	636	12.7:1	8.8
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr	1.1 mi	303	10.1:1	3.8
Hamilton Elem School	1.2 mi	485	13.5:1	9.2
Harriet Tubman Elem School	1.2 mi	282	9.1:1	7.5
Ravenswood Elem School	1.4 mi	502	12.6:1	9.2
Burley Elem School	1.4 mi	499	16.6:1	8.6
McCutcheon Elem School	1.4 mi	346	9.4:1	6.4
Alcott Elem School	1.5 mi	575	575:1	6.9
Jahn Elem School	1.6 mi	314	9.8:1	6.3
Audubon Elem School	1.7 mi	610	13.6:1	6.8
Goudy Technology Academy	1.8 mi	549	13.1:1	6.7
Prescott Elem School	1.8 mi	412	12.5:1	9.4
Lincoln Elem School	1.8 mi	851	16.4:1	9.1
Coonley Elem School	1.8 mi	772	14:1	8.9

Showing 20 of 503 schools. View all schools in Chicago

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,269.2

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 1%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 386

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 99.5%

Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3751 N BROADWAY ST, Chicago, IL 60613

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Blaine Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Greeley Elem School Chicago	0.2 mi	434	7.5
Inter-American Elem Magnet School Chicago	0.2 mi	637	7.0
Disney Elem Magnet School Chicago	0.4 mi	1,416	7.8
CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL Chicago	0.6 mi	116	8.5
Brennemann Elem School Chicago	0.6 mi	478	6.5
Nettelhorst Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	650	7.9
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY Chicago	0.7 mi	205	7.1
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL Chicago	0.7 mi	137	6.6
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago	0.7 mi	616	9.2
Uplift Community High School Chicago	1.1 mi	162	6.5
Blaine Elem School Chicago	0.8 mi	636	8.8
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Chicago	1.1 mi	191	8.0
Harriet Tubman Elem School Chicago	1.2 mi	282	7.5
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr Chicago	1.1 mi	303	3.8
Lake View High School Chicago	1.1 mi	1,461	6.8
ST LUKE ACADEMY Chicago	1.2 mi	28	—
METROPOLITAN SCHOOLHOUSE Chicago	1.2 mi	25	—
McCutcheon Elem School Chicago	1.4 mi	346	6.4
Alcott Elem School Chicago	1.5 mi	575	6.9
ST CLEMENT SCHOOL Chicago	1.5 mi	376	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60613 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,351

Median Home Value

$397,800

Median Rent

$1,616/mo

Population

51,334

College Educated

74.7%

Homeownership

37.6%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

34.4

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Banner Elementary School Dunlap, IL	374	7.3
Bradley East Elem School Bradley, IL	525	7.3
Butler Elem School Springfield, IL	351	7.3
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Centennial School Bartlett, IL	533	7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

What grades does Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School serve?

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School?

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School rank in IL?

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School ranks #149 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School a private school?

Yes, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School a religious school?

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 81 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 90 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 386
Gender Split: 61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 71
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7.6 hours
Days Per Year: 167 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 572-1249

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