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Ida Crown Jewish Academy

8233 Central Park Avenue Skokie, IL 60076

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Ida Crown Jewish Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1942
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Student Body

Total Students
212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
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Sports

Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Ace

School Notes

  • Ida Crown Jewish Academy's mission, as a co-educational Modern Orthodox high school, is to create an environment conducive for the intellectual and emotional growth of each student, and to afford him or her the opportunities necessary for self-actualization.
  • We are dedicated to a path of excellence in education, emphasizing high ethical standards, a commitment to Chesed, and a love for Medinat Yisrael.
  • We seek to inspire Bnei Torah to become contributing members to society.
  • Our goal is to prepare our students with life-long learning skills necessary to continue their education after graduation at various Yeshivot, seminaries, and universities.
  • Ida Crown Jewish Academy's mission, as a co-educational Modern Orthodox high school, is to create an environment conducive for the intellectual and emotional growth of each student, and to afford him or her the opportunities necessary for self-actualization. We are dedicated to a path of excellence in education, emphasizing high ethical standards, a commitment to Chesed, and a love for Medinat Yisrael. We seek to inspire Bnei Torah to become contributing members to society. Our goal is to prepare our students with life-long learning skills necessary to continue their education after graduation at various Yeshivot, seminaries, and universities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Ida Crown Jewish Academy?
The acceptance rate of Ida Crown Jewish Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Ida Crown Jewish Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Ida Crown Jewish Academy's ranking?
Ida Crown Jewish Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Ida Crown Jewish Academy?
The application deadline for Ida Crown Jewish Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
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I am a proud ICJA alum! The school was a great place when I graduated 15 years ago and is an even better place today.Ida Crown has prepared me for being a professional, a husband, and a father. I feel grateful to ICJA and would strongly recommend it to anyone who asks
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5  
As an Ida Crown Jewish Academy alum I can attest to how amazing this school is. Ida Crown did not only prepare me academically but it also helped me grow in my connection to Judaism as well. Beyond that, ICJA provided me with a wealth of extra curricular activities including basketball, yearbook and even an in school newspaper. One of the most special aspects of this school is the community that it created for me and that I still feel extremely connected to 13 years after graduating. I would highly recommend this school!
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5  
There is a high teacher-to-student ratio which allows for a lot of personal attention. My child is receiving an academic education as well as a foundation for life.
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My daughter loved the teachers at ICJA. And still the day is too long.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $12,292 for elementary schools and $18,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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