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Daisys Resource Optional School

1919 Sherman Ave North Chicago, IL 60064

Tel: (847) 473-4898

www.daisysrdc.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Daisys Resource Optional School in North Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 10 through 12 in a suburban community.
Founded in 1973, the school enrolls 56 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
The school has a diverse student body, with 100% of students identifying as students of color.
Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Located near Waukegan and Lake Bluff, this Illinois high school offers an alternative program option within a suburb setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Daisys Resource Optional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

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Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Daisys Resource Optional School
10	12
11	25
12	19

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Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).