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#539 of 716 private schools in IL

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School

Elementary School

3200 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

740

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

740

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#539 of 716

In Chicago

#141 of 162

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About Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School serves approximately 740 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.7 pts below IL schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary 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 Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School compares to 500 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

740

This School

492

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School (this school)	—	740	10.1:1	5.5
Clinton Elem School	0.6 mi	1,039	15.5:1	5.5
Peterson Elem School	0.7 mi	899	16.3:1	4.9
Jamieson Elem School	0.7 mi	824	15:1	7.2
Solomon Elem School	0.8 mi	338	12.1:1	8.3
West Ridge Elem School	0.8 mi	627	13.9:1	7.7
Mosaic School of Fine Arts	1.1 mi	720	13.6:1	6.4
Budlong Elem School	1.3 mi	743	13:1	7.5
Decatur Classical Elem School	1.3 mi	329	15:1	9.7
Stone Elem Scholastic Academy	1.4 mi	550	13.4:1	8.3
Hibbard Elem School	1.4 mi	915	14.5:1	6.2
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr	1.4 mi	265	14.7:1	9.7
Albany Park Multicultural Elem	1.4 mi	227	14.2:1	5.7
Volta Elem School	1.6 mi	742	15.5:1	5.6
Chappell Elem School	1.8 mi	564	14.5:1	7.3
Rogers Elem School	1.8 mi	720	12.9:1	7.4
ASPIRA Charter - Haugan Campus	1.8 mi	82	82:1	5.3
Armstrong G Elem IntL Studies	1.9 mi	1,261	14.8:1	7.5
Sauganash Elem School	1.9 mi	660	16.1:1	8.2
Palmer Elem School	1.9 mi	756	14.5:1	6.9
Haugan Elem School	2.0 mi	1,006	12.6:1	6.8

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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

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267.2

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 1.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.4 / 10

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Enrollment 740

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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3200 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Solomon Elem School (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Ridge Elem School (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ICC FULL TIME SCHOOL Chicago	0.2 mi	97	6.7
ICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago	0.2 mi	95	8.4
LUBAVITCH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Chicago	0.5 mi	113	7.5
HANNA SACKS BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Chicago	0.5 mi	119	7.2
Mather High School Chicago	0.5 mi	1,777	7.0
Peterson Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	899	4.9
Northside College Preparatory Hs Chicago	0.7 mi	1,032	9.5
Jamieson Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	824	7.2
Clinton Elem School Chicago	0.6 mi	1,039	5.5
YESHIVAS TIFERES TZVI Chicago	0.6 mi	543	5.9
YESHIVAS MEOR HATORAH OF CHICAGO Chicago	0.7 mi	67	5.7
West Ridge Elem School Chicago	0.8 mi	627	7.7
KNAPP SCHOOL AND YESHIVA Chicago	0.9 mi	103	7.7
Solomon Elem School Chicago	0.8 mi	338	8.3
IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY Chicago	1.1 mi	213	7.6
Mosaic School of Fine Arts Chicago	1.1 mi	720	6.4
TELSHE HIGH SCHOOL Chicago	1.2 mi	139	7.2
CICS - Northtown Campus Chicago	0.9 mi	843	7.3
NORTHSHORE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Chicago	1.2 mi	62	7.2
Von Steuben Metro Science HS Chicago	1.3 mi	1,695	8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60659 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,033

Median Home Value

$358,800

Median Rent

$1,391/mo

Population

42,008

College Educated

40.2%

Homeownership

45.4%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

36.9

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Central School Lemont, IL	540	5.5
Coolidge Elementary School Lansing, IL	665	5.5
Eugene Field Elem School Rock Island, IL	460	5.5
Eugene Field Elem School Wheeling, IL	594	5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School

What grades does Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School serve?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School rank in IL?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School ranks #539 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School is a private all-girls 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 Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School a religious school?

Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 58 Good Transit
Bike Score: 79 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 740
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 73
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Jewish
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 465-8889

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