Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish day school for children ages 3 through 8th grade, where we develop exceptional young people who put Jewish values into action. Our environment is steeped in Jewish values and culture, where curiosity, active engagement, and academic achievement thrive and serve as the cornerstones of our shared journey.
Welcome! The best way to learn about Bernard Zell is to experience our community firsthand. We encourage you to take the next step by submitting an online Inquiry form where you can:
Schedule a personal tour.
Attend an open house.
Request a phone call from a member of our Admissions team
Our community is built on a shared commitment to academic excellence and Jewish values. We welcome families from every corner of Jewish life—your practice or affiliation is not a factor in our admissions process. We are also dedicated to making our outstanding education available to all, regardless of economic circumstance, through generous Tuition Assistance opportunities.
Before your graduate spins on stage in Nursery as a dreidel during the annual Hanukkah Music Festival, before they proudly read from the Torah for families and friends, before they embark on a life-changing Tiyul experience in Israel and before they pose for the traditional graduating class photo on the Synagogue steps—your child will acquire the education and skill set that will help them grow into future leaders of the Jewish community.
Bernard Zell considers students on the basis of individual merit and does not discriminate against prospective students or their families on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual identity or family makeup in the administration of its educational and admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and other school-administered programs.
Bernard Zell is compliant with ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) on flagging records requests for any current or former student who has been reported as a missing person by the Illinois State Police.
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