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 (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 530 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,415
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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North Shore Country Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1919 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 530 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $35,415 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition 2020-2021JK (1) $12,575 JK (2) $16,875 JK (3) $18,975 SK $21,550 1st - 5th $26,050 6th - 8th $29,075 9th-11th $31,650 12th $31,750JK (1): Mornings only JK (2): Tues. - Thurs. full day, with Mon. and Fri. morning only JK (3): F |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,500 |
| Admissions Director | Jason Giffen |
| Admissions Associate | Diane Olson |
| Endowment Size | $24 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
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