North Shore Country Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Yearly Tuition: $37,800
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

North Shore Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	North Shore Country Day School
Pre-K	20
Kind	24
1	25
2	23
3	30
4	32
5	31
6	42
7	47
8	43
9	42
10	50
11	59
12	52

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Year Founded

1919

School Calendar

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School Motto

Live and Serve

Student Body

Total Students

520 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

52%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1350

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

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)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$37,800

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Tuition Notes

Junior Kindergarten $24,425 Senior Kindergarten $28,250 1st-5th $34,025 6th-8th $37,950 9th-12th $41,425

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$22,880

Admissions Director

Jason Giffen

Admissions Associate

Mullery Doar

Endowment Size

$35 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

Flag FootballGolf

Paddle TennisSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

White, Purple

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Diller Street Journal (school newspaper) and more.Model United Nation

NSCD has over 28 student-led clubs and affinity groups. Club and affinity group times occur during the school day and offerings vary each year to meet the needs and interests of the students. Clubs include service clubStudent Council

School Notes

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.

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Shore Country Day School cost?

North Shore Country Day School's tuition is approximately $37,800 for private students.

What sports does North Shore Country Day School offer?

North Shore Country Day School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. North Shore Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is North Shore Country Day School's ranking?

North Shore Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for North Shore Country Day School?

The application deadline for North Shore Country Day School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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