Our commitment to academic excellence, rooted in Jewish values, ensures every student is challenged, supported, and inspired. We cultivate a vibrant community where intellectual curiosity, compassionate leadership, and a deep connection to Jewish identity come together to shape the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and mensches (people of integrity).
To sustain this commitment, we continually invest in the resources, programs, and faculty that make our kehillah (community) so special. This approach guides how we set the tuition at Bernard Zell.
Tuition Assistance
Chicago’s Jewish community will thrive when every family can access schools that uplift Jewish values and tradition as essential elements of an exceptional education. Bernard Zell is committed to ensuring access and affordability for all families by providing robust financial aid, flexible payment options, and community partnerships that make a Bernard Zell education financially possible.
Pricing for Nursery & Junior Kindergarten Extended Day:
Full-time (Noon–3:30 p.m. daily): $2,100 per year.
Part-time (Select days): $440 per day, per year.
Additional Annual Fees
Please note that in addition to tuition, there are two annual fees:
PTC Dues: $130 per student
Annual Fundraiser: $250 per family
*What's Included in Tuition & Fees Tuition and fees cover security, most school supplies (including school-issued laptops and books), lunch, snacks, field trips, overnight trips, and athletics. Grade 8 fees also include graduation costs.
