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Northshore Academy For Children

5.00 (1 review)
6711 N Sheridan Rd Ste 1 Chicago, IL 60626
Tel: (773) 743-4744
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Northshore Academy For Children serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
  • The student:teacher of Northshore Academy For Children is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Northshore Academy For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered
School History
Oldest founding date
School Resources
Largest endowments

School Facts

School Type
Montessori School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeNorthshore Academy For Children
Pre-K16
Kind4
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Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
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Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northshore Academy For Children cost?
Northshore Academy For Children's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northshore Academy For Children?
The acceptance rate of Northshore Academy For Children is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Northshore Academy For Children's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Northshore Academy For Children's ranking?
Northshore Academy For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Northshore Academy For Children?
The application deadline for Northshore Academy For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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