Top RankingsOverviewStudent BodyAcademics and FacultyTuition and Acceptance RateSportsExtracurricularsSchool NotesFrequently Asked QuestionsRelated SchoolsSchool ReviewsEdit School Profile
Our faculty and staff inspire curiosity in students, teaching them to wonder, inquire, listen, evaluate, collaborate, problem-solve, design, express themselves, stay well, and work together for equity and justice.
From Preschool through 8th Grade, NPES students are actively and joyfully engaged in the life of their school, developing a sense of belonging and pride that serves as the foundation for a challenging yet supportive academic program, and a variety of enriching extracurricular athletics.NPES students excel after graduation, in high school and beyond.
Our dedicated teachers know their students as learners and as unique, beautiful human beings, challenging them, supporting them, and honoring them for their authentic selves.
Students grow toward self-fulfillment in a community context, connected in healthy, affirming, and meaningful ways to something larger than themselves.
We all need that connection and the purpose it brings.
It's the context in which children grow to accept greater challenges and develop strong skills, healthy self-esteem, and the confidence needed for future success as learners and as citizens.
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Cooking Club, Science Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Piano Lessons, Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball Teams
School Notes
North Park Elementary School is a non-profit private school
(prek3 - 8th grade) nestled in the beautiful, culturally diverse,
vibrant North Center neighborhood in Chicago. Our teachers
cultivate intrinsic curiosity and motivation in students, and NPES
students take pride in engaging in the life of their school with
their full hearts and minds. We teach children to question,
explore, think critically, listen deeply, collaborate, empathize,
and create. We teach them to read in search of understanding, to
write in order to share their thinking and feelings with the world,
and to solve problems in STEM together, achieving flexibility in
thinking and depth of understanding over memorization and rote
processes. Students express themselves authentically as they
innovate, write, construct, brainstorm, design, problem-solve,
strategize, act, paint, experiment, and sing, finding inspiration,
forging connections, and building self-confidence. NPES students
are curious about perspectives and cultures beyond their own
identities and stories, and we help them learn how to find meaning
and joy in the rich diversity of our school and city. Parents are
involved as partners in their child's education, classrooms and
advisory groups become trusted circles of friends, and students
develop a sense of belonging to a school community in which they
are known, understood, and valued. NPES students learn the
social-emotional skills and cultural competency necessary for their
well-being and success, today and in the future.
Our Guiding Principles:Through small class sizes and an
authentic, experiential education, our students build academic
mastery and learn essential life skills. Art, music, drama, Spanish
language and cultures, and athletics are central to the experience
and give students important opportunities to develop and excel.
Social-emotional learning supports and enables personal growth and
full usage of our academic curriculum.
Diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a
critical source of strength in the community. We value each student
and focus on the habits of heart and mind together to develop
resilient and confident learners. Our students are good citizens
who demonstrate kindness, openness, respect, and responsibility.
Through a commitment to service, our students learn to see beyond
themselves and understand the value of being part of a larger
community.
How much does North Park Elementary School (NPES) cost?
North Park Elementary School (NPES)'s tuition is approximately $16,657 for private students.
Does North Park Elementary School (NPES) offer a summer program?
Yes, North Park Elementary School (NPES) offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does North Park Elementary School (NPES) offer?
North Park Elementary School (NPES) offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is North Park Elementary School (NPES)'s ranking?
North Park Elementary School (NPES) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for North Park Elementary School (NPES)?
The application deadline for North Park Elementary School (NPES) is Dec. 22 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 22 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is North Park Elementary School (NPES) located?
North Park Elementary School (NPES) is located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in North Center.
We explore the key elements contributing to the success of leading private schools, highlighting the importance of strong leadership, a rich legacy, and a focus on comprehensive learning experiences.
The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $10,907 for elementary schools and $18,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
