Private School

North Shore Country Day

#5 in Best Private High Schools in Illinois

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private
PK, K-12
WINNETKA, IL
Rating 4.42 out of 5 86 reviews

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A+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade B+

nscds.org

(847) 446-0674

310 GREEN BAY RD
WINNETKA, IL 60093

About North Shore Country Day...

Applying

Application Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$40,220

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid

$22,000

From North Shore Country Day

Established in 1919, North Shore is an independent, coeducational school for students in JK-12th grade. Here, education is a student-centered, transformative experience where students receive personal attention and diverse perspectives, while being immersed in a culture of participation. One of the advantages of a school like North Shore is that students are part of a cohesive academic experience. Our teachers and administrators have developed a curriculum that takes students from one grade to the next on an intentional path to their academic growth and development. The result is that our graduates consistently tell us North Shore has prepared them incredibly well for college.

Upcoming Events

Come See Us In Action: Admissions Open House
December 6, 10:30 am
North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093
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At North Shore Country Day, we focus on what matters most by developing critical thinkers, collaborative problem solvers and caring citizens of the world. Every student at our school is known, valued and empowered to become the amazing people they’re meant to be. Come See Us in Action at our open house on Wednesday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. You will have an opportunity to tour campus, meet our community members and learn about NSCD's distinctive programs for junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Register today!
At North Shore Country Day, we focus on what matters most by developing critical thinkers, collaborative problem solvers and caring citizens of the world. Every student at our school is known, valued and empowered to become the amazing people they’re meant to be. Come See Us in Action at our open house on Wednesday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. You will have an opportunity to tour campus, meet our community members and learn about NSCD's distinctive programs for junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Register today!

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1390

23 responses

Average ACT

101 responses

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More About North Shore Country Day Academics

Culture & Safety

Poll

71%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses

Poll

65%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 54 responses

Interim
20%
PILLOWS
13%
Buddy Day
11%
Homecoming
9%
Spring Musical
9%
Barbecue
7%
Basketball Bash
7%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

547

78%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses

72%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$24,055

Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Starting Age

4 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

Website

nscds.org/academics/lower-school

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
No

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National

17:1

Poll

83%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responses

Poll

78%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responses

Poll

67%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

73%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses

53%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses

73%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C
Good for Families
grade A+
Housing
grade B

Median Household Income

$250,001

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,649

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$1,123,700

National

$244,900

North Shore Country Day Reviews

86 reviews

Our kids have been in the lower, middle, and upper schools at NSCD and we feel incredibly lucky. They are very different kids but both have thrived there. The opportunity to do everything--academics, sports, arts--really helped them grow and broaden their interests. The high school in particular is a hidden gem on the North Shore. The level of individual attention our kids got was remarkable and so different from what we hear about at other local high schools. The combo of small classes and hands-on learning is incredibly impactful. Our current college student found her freshman year to be a breeze because of her academic preparation! College counseling program is amazing and college outcomes strong. Also, the ability to play athletics at a high level all through high school was fabulous. The school doesn't offer every sport you might think of, but the chance to play multiple sports for four years rather than getting cut early on was important to us. Top to bottom a great experience.

Review North Shore Country Day

We have had a fantastic experience at North Shore Country Day school! It's a kind community of diverse individuals with common values. It has exceptional faculty, impressive facilities, and offers endless opportunities for students of all ages. It's a place where our entire family can form lifelong friendships and have a sense of belonging for a long time to come. We don't have to keep researching a new school for our children as they grow up since we are confident they will be academically inspired and socially and emotionally well-cared-for here at all stages. The small size makes it a place where our children feel well-known and celebrated for who they are, but the fact that the school has students of all ages makes it feel very much like the real world with all kinds of people for them to confidently interact with. The traditions and having a campus setting also give students a sense of camaraderie and pride for their school, something many don't experience until college!

I love North Shore Country Day! From my time as a student, to an active alum, to a parent of a student who attended from JK-12, graduated and went on to a wonderful college perfect for him. It is a school with people who care deeply about knowing each other well, who are committed to a positive educational experience including challenging academic classes, healthy athletic opportunities, exploration in the performing and visual arts, and expectation to live and serve the broader community, local and global. It is a school committed to its core values while always evolving and growing into the future, benefiting from a diverse perspectives in a community of devoted teachers, staff, students, parents and alumni. I am proud to be a North Shore Country Day Raider!

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