Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #6 - Our outstanding faculty at our Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center in Skokie are truly gifted and nurturing, and the program is child-focused and play-based. It incorporates the best of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and provides children with the best possible start to their school experience.

Solomon Schechter Day School

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Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #1 - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.
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Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #1 - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #2 - At Solomon Schechter, we ignite, educate, and empower children with a unique combination of academic strength in both General and Judaic Studies, personalized attention to enable each child to reach his or her highest potential, a commitment to athletics and the arts, and a vibrant community that inspires children to be the best they can bring their best to others.
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #3 - Our prayer services are joyful and active. We have reimagined how we conduct services throughout the grades to better engage children in the full meaning and beauty of our rich tradition.
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #4 - General an Judaic Studies are just part of the Schechter experience. From the moment that students enter Schechter they are immersed in a world filled with music (choir and band), dance, art, and drama. They build their creativity, expand their skills, gain confidence, and experience the joy of performing for others.
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #5 - Children of all abilities, talents and backgrounds thrive at Solomon Schechter Day School. A highly-skilled faculty, an innovative curriculum, the use of Responsive Classroom techniques, and a team of resource support staff ensure that each child is empowered to reach his or her highest potential.
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #6
Solomon Schechter Day School Photo #7 - Our outstanding faculty at our Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center in Skokie are truly gifted and nurturing, and the program is child-focused and play-based. It incorporates the best of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and provides children with the best possible start to their school experience.
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago consists of the Sager School (K-8th) located in Northbrook, IL, and the Ginsburg Early Childhood Center located in Skokie, IL. We are an ISACS-accredited, National Blue Ribbon award-winning school offering an innovative, nurturing, and joyful environment that blends academic excellence with Jewish life, learning, and values.
Our mission at Schechter is to ignite our students' Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potntial, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Solomon Schechter Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, language based and more
Year Founded
1962
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Student Body

Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Solomon Schechter Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
50%

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art

School Notes

  • Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago consists of the Sager School (K-8th) located in Northbrook, IL, and the Ginsburg Early Childhood Center located in Skokie, IL.
  • We are an ISACS-accredited, National Blue Ribbon award-winning schooloffering an innovative, nurturing, and joyful environment that blends academic excellence with Jewish life, learning, and values.
  • Our mission at Schechter is to ignite our students' Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potntial, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.
  • Our general and Judaic studies curriulum, infused with Jewish values, empowers students to thrive academically and to engage meaningfully in Jewish life. Schechter embraces thewhole child approach,giving children a foundation to become well-rounded, healthy individuals, equipped with the education and life skills they need to reach their full potential.Our relationship-centered learning environments and differentiated classroom experiences prioritize the full scope of developmental needs.
  • Our graduates are leaders and consistently rank among Chicago's top high school students and attend the nation's top universities.Schechter is more than a school. It is a community for life. We nurture our students' sense of connection and belonging from the moment they step inside our doors, and Schechterwelcomes students and families from the full spectrum of Jewish life.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Solomon Schechter Day School offer?
Solomon Schechter Day School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee. Solomon Schechter Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Solomon Schechter Day School?
The application deadline for Solomon Schechter Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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