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)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Northshore Academy For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
AP Courses
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
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)
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 84%. 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).
Nearby 糖心原创s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Northshore Academy For Children is Pactt Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart Schools (0.6 miles away)
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Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eyes On The Future
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
0.8 miles
Gr: NS | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School Reviews
5 1/5/2012
An excellent school both for playing and learning. My daughter loves it.
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