Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School

What Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School does

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School is a private, non-profit Modern Orthodox Jewish day school founded in 1962 in Skokie, Illinois, serving approximately 420 students from 200 families across the Chicago metropolitan area (Skokie, Evanston, West Rogers Park, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park). The school operates two campuses — the main K-8 building at 7120 N. Laramie Ave and the Alana Beth Stein Preschool at 8825 East Prairie Rd — delivering a dual curriculum that integrates rigorous general studies (Common Core-aligned) with intensive Judaic studies (Chumash, Navi, Mishna, Gemara) and a nationally recognized Ivrit b'Ivrit Hebrew language immersion program led by Israeli shlichim and bnot sherut. Core programs include the Preschool (Pre-Nursery through Nursery), Primary School (Grades K-4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), Student Support Services (learning specialists, social worker), and after-school enrichment (athletics, robotics, chess, arts, musical theatre), plus distinctive programs such as Names Not Numbers Holocaust education and Chidon HaTanach competition preparation. Class sizes average 15-20 with a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, and students score in the 94th percentile nationally on the Math MAP Assessment.

The school's revenue model is driven primarily by recurring annual tuition ($13,975 for Pre-Nursery/Nursery, $22,950 for Grades K-4, $23,950 for Grades 5-8) supplemented by donations, fundraising (Annual Fund, Grandparent/Alumni Giving Circles, Parnes Hayom, golf outing, planned giving), and subsidies from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Kehillah Fund, TAP Fund, and the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation. The school distributes $2M+ in financial assistance annually, with the TAP Fund capping tuition at 12% of AGI for middle-income families. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: admissions rely on parent ambassadors, school tours, alumni referrals, and community events rather than paid advertising. Technology stack is conventional — ParentLocker for parent communication, FACTS for grant & aid assessment, and Google Expeditions for immersive learning — with no proprietary AI/ML platforms. The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors and is affiliated with the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, with no parent company or venture capital ownership.

Name

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School

Legal name

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School

Website

https://hilleltorah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School is a non-profit Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Skokie, Illinois, serving 420+ preschool through 8th-grade students from 200 families across Chicago's northern suburbs with a dual general/Judaic curriculum and Hebrew immersion led by Israeli shlichim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Jewish day school
• Hebrew immersion education
• Judaic studies program
• Private elementary school
• Preschool education

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition payments from families for preschool through 8th grade education. Tuition varies by grade level with Pre-Nursery/Nursery at $13,975, Grades K-4 at $22,950, and Grades 5-8 at $23,450.
2. Preschool Add-On Programs: Early drop-off ($450 annually) and Stay & Play extended care programs ($465-$1,835 annually depending on frequency) for preschool families.
3. Hot Lunch Program: Hot lunch available for purchase through the PTA five days a week for grades K-8 and three days a week for preschool.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Fund, General Donations, Capital Campaign (Hillel Torah Reimagined), Grandparent Giving Circle, Alumni Giving Circle, Parnes Hayom/Day of Learning, Milton & Ruthel Weiss Memorial Golf Outing, and Planned Giving/Legacy endowments.
5. Financial Assistance Programs: $2M+ given in financial assistance annually. Partners with TAP Fund, JUF Right Start, Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Scholarship, and FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for need-based assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School is a co-educational Modern Orthodox Jewish day school located in Skokie, Illinois, providing integrated general-studies and Judaic-studies education from preschool (age 3) through 8th grade. The core offering combines rigorous secular academics aligned with Common Core standards, deep Torah study (Chumash, Navi, Mishna, Gemara), and the nationally recognized Ivrit B'Ivrit Hebrew immersion program led by Israeli shlichim and bnot sherut, delivered across two Skokie campuses with small class sizes averaging 15-20 students.

Product overview

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school offering a unified educational program from preschool through eighth grade. The core offering is its dual curriculum combining general studies and Judaic studies, supplemented by the nationally recognized Ivrit B'Ivrit Hebrew immersion program with Israeli shlichim. Additional offerings include the Alana Beth Stein Preschool for early childhood, Student Support Services with learning specialists and social workers, after-school enrichment programs (athletics, arts, robotics, chess, musical theatre), and specialized programs such as the Names Not Numbers Holocaust education program, GrowTorah garden program, and Chidon HaTanach competition preparation. Financial assistance is available through multiple programs including the TAP Fund and JUF Right Start.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School Core Program A co-educational Modern Orthodox Jewish day school program for preschool through 8th grade that integrates dual curriculum (general studies and Judaic studies) with Hebrew language immersion for Modern Orthodox Jewish families in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Alana Beth Stein Preschool Early childhood program for Pre-Nursery (age 3) and Nursery (age 4) emphasizing play-based, hands-on learning rooted in mitzvot and middot, with social-emotional development and school readiness focus.
• Ivrit B'Ivrit Hebrew Language Immersion Program Nationally recognized Hebrew language immersion program led by Israeli shlichim and bnot sherut, providing authentic Hebrew-language instruction and Israeli cultural connection from early childhood through middle school using Tal Am curriculum in grades 1-4 and B'Shvil Ha'Ivrit for middle school.
• Student Support Services Personalized academic and social-emotional support services including learning specialists, a licensed school social worker, and coordination with outside therapists including REACH occupational and speech therapy, Northwestern University speech screening, NTDSE, and Catapult Learning Title I support.
• After School Enrichment Programs After-school activities including Chess, Art, Musical Theatre, Robotics, Coding, 3D Printing, Sports, and other enrichment options for 200+ students to explore interests and connect with peers.
• Financial Assistance Programs Multiple affordability options including the Hillel Torah Affordability Fund, TAP Fund (capping tuition at 12% of AGI for qualifying families earning $200K-$350K), JUF Right Start gift vouchers of $500-$2,000 for first-time preschool families, and Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Scholarships of approximately $5,000 per eligible student.
• Names, Not Numbers Holocaust Education Program Eighth-grade program in which students interview Holocaust survivors and create documentary films to preserve survivors' stories as part of Jewish history curriculum.
• Joseph Kirschner GrowTorah Garden Program Outdoor garden program fostering environmental awareness and connecting students to Torah-based environmental learning as part of primary school curriculum.
• Chidon HaTanach Competition Preparation Program Optional preparation program for the National Chidon HaTanach Bible competition, covering over 75 perakim from Torah, Navi, and Ketuvim, with Hillel Torah students consistently qualifying for the national competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students scored in the 94th percentile nationally on the Math MAP Assessment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated Talmud Torahs of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillel Torah is an affiliate of the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago, one of the largest supplementary and day school systems in the country serving the Chicago Jewish community.
• Jewish United Fund (JUF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with JUF in serving the Jewish community. Participates in JUF Right Start program offering gift vouchers of $500-$2,000 toward tuition for first-time preschool families.
• Kehillah FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with the Kehillah Fund, a community organization united for Torah education, in providing tuition support and educational resources.
• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, connecting Jewish day schools for shared learning, resources, and professional development.
• Northwestern University's Center for Talent DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development has enriched student educational experiences and shaped instructional methods.
• Museum of Science and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Museum of Science and Industry has provided experiential learning opportunities and enhanced science curriculum.
• Walder Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Walder Science Center has enriched science education programs and provided hands-on STEM experiences for students.
• TAP Fund (Tuition Accessibility Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot school in TAP Fund, powered by Crown Family Philanthropies. Caps Nursery-8 tuition at 12% of AGI for families with $200,000-$350,000 income, with TAP covering the remainder.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentminorOthersPartners with FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment to determine financial need for tuition assistance applications.
• REACH (Occupational and Speech Therapy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREACH occupational and speech therapist visits weekly to consult with teachers, screen students, and provide direct support with fine motor skills, writing, classroom functioning, and language development.
• Northwestern University Speech ScreeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate students from Northwestern University conduct annual speech screenings for nursery, kindergarten, and first grade, with additional screening available by referral.
• NTDSE (Niles Township District for Special Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiles Township District for Special Education provides speech therapy evaluations and therapy sessions for eligible families.
• Catapult Learning (Title I Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly after-school math or reading support through Catapult Learning for students who qualify for Title I services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• SAR Academy: A leading Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Riverdale, NY, serving early childhood through 8th grade. Directly comparable in dual curriculum, Modern Orthodox philosophy, and Ivrit b'Ivrit Hebrew immersion; Hillel Torah's own Principal joined from SAR Academy.
• Ramaz School: A prestigious Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Manhattan offering nursery through 12th grade. Comparable in academic rigor and Judaic studies depth; Hillel Torah's Principal and Judaic Studies Director both previously held leadership roles at Ramaz.
• The Frisch School: A Modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Paramus, NJ. Comparable in denominational philosophy and academic standards; serves as a likely secondary destination for Hillel Torah 8th-grade graduates.
• Yeshivah of Flatbush: A large Modern Orthodox school in Brooklyn serving nursery through 12th grade. Comparable in pedagogical philosophy, Judaic-general dual curriculum, and the integration of Israeli shlichim into instruction.
• Hebrew Academy of Cleveland: A Modern Orthodox day school in Cleveland serving preschool through 12th grade. Comparable in dual curriculum, shlichim-driven Hebrew immersion, and Orthodox community alignment, though in a different geographic market.

Direct peers

• Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School: A co-educational Jewish day school in the Chicago area serving similar early childhood through 8th grade families. Operates in the same geographic catchment and competes directly for Modern Orthodox and Conservative Jewish families in the north shore suburbs.
• Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov: A Chicago-area Orthodox girls' day school serving elementary through middle school. Comparable in religious intensity, Judaic studies depth, and Modern Orthodox community alignment, although it serves a single-gender population.
• Chicago Jewish Day School: A pluralistic Jewish day school in Chicago serving early childhood through 8th grade. Directly comparable in grade span, dual-curriculum model, and target market of Jewish families seeking day-school education in the Chicago metro.

Others

• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: The national network supporting Jewish day schools. Hillel Torah is a member; Prizmah provides shared learning, leadership development, and benchmarking resources that shape strategy and programming across the day-school sector.
• Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago: The umbrella supplementary and day school system in Chicago of which Hillel Torah is an affiliate. Provides curricular standards, teacher training pipelines, and community-level coordination relevant to operational comparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HillelTorah
• Facebookfacebook.com/HillelTorahDaySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/hilleltorah/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillel-torah-north-suburban-day-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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