2025- 26 Annual Tuition Rates 

Registration Fees (non-refundable)
New Students: $200
Returning Students: $75 
                         
Program
Preschool (ages 3-4): $6,500...................................................8:45 AM- 1:00 PM
Extended care (ages 3-4): $3,700...........................................1:00 PM- 3:45 PM*
Kindergarten (ages 5-6): $10,200.........................................8:45 AM- 3:45 PM**
Elementary (ages 6-12): $12,500..........................................8:45 AM- 3:45 PM**
Middle School (ages 12-14) $12,500.....................................8:45 AM- 3:45 PM**
Early drop off (ages 3-6): $1500..............................................8:15 AM- 8:45 AM
Early drop off (grades 1-3): $750.............................................8:15 AM- 8:30 AM

Sibling Discount: 10% discount on lowest tuition(s) if two or more children are enrolled in school. Applicable only on full payments and payments made on time.

Third Year Discount Students who are enrolling for their third year of preschool and entering kindergarten, or their third year of elementary school, are eligible for the previous year's tuition pricing. ​

*All preschool ends at 1:00 on Fridays.
**Kindergarten and Elementary end at 1:30 on Fridays.​

​JUF Right Start Tuition Vouchers

JUF Right Start provides a financial voucher for families enrolling their children during the academic year in a Jewish infant, toddler, or preschool program for the first time.
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  • If a child is the first in a family to attend a Jewish early childhood program, that child is eligible for the $2,000 JUF Right Start Signature Voucher.
  • ​A child who is not the first in the family to attend a Jewish early childhood program is eligible for a $500 JUF Right Start Sibling voucher. 

​To learn more about eligibility and applying for vouchers, please click here.

CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program)

This Illinois government program supports access to high-quality education and childcare for low-income families. This program is geared towards children in preschool, not elementary. The amounts awarded can be significant and cover up to half of your yearly tuition cost. 
  • The application process can be time-consuming, and we’re happy to support you through it.
  • We recommend submitting your application by late July, as processing can take 6–8 weeks.
  • To see if you qualify, use the eligibility calculator below. If you are eligible, please contact the SCDS front office for help getting started.
     Check eligibility here.

Need Based Scholarships K-8

Shaarei Chinuch may be able to offer need-based scholarships for students in grades K-8. Applications are submitted through FACTS: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4JBSX