North Shore Country Day School
Since our founding in 1919, North Shore has been an exceptional environment for teaching and learning.
With rigorous academic pursuit as the cornerstone, North Shore provides a wealth of opportunities for all students to excel - in the classroom and the laboratory, on the stage and the playing field, and in their communities.
Just as our students are well rounded, so too are our faculty, who bring a variety of talents to the School.
North Shore Country Day School is a JK-12 community rooted in tradition that challenges each member to develop a passion for active, life-long learning and respect for others.
Committed to academic excellence, the partnership of students, faculty, parents and alumni fosters intellectually curious, independent and critical thinkers.
We embrace diversity, knowing we are enriched by different backgrounds, voices and talents.
The full participation of each student in academics, athletics, arts and activities is a core value.
We develop self-confident, ethical citizens of the world who embody our motto, Live and Serve.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 541 students
- Yearly Tuition: $36,480
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Top Rankings
North Shore Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
541 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
31
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,480
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,500
Admissions Director
Jason Giffen
Admissions Associate
Diane Olson
Endowment Size
$35 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Profile last updated: 07/27/2021
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