Ida Crown Jewish Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish high school in West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois, overseen by the Associated Talmud Torahs. Its current Dean is Rabbi Dr. Leonard Matanky. Ida Crown places emphasis on both Judaic and Secular studies and holds its students to high academic standards. The Academy prides itself on its college-preparatory environment, yet still encourages its students to pursue a year in seminary in Israel before attending college. Ida Crown serves students from all over the northern Chicago area, including Chicago, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Northbrook, Highland Park, Glencoe, Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, and Evanston.
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