Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Northshore Academy For Children
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
- 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
AP Courses
School History
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
7647 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-0366
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students
Special Education School
2060 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
7416 N Ridge Blvd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 764-5715
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
All-girls (Jewish)
6350 N Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 743-7716
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students
Special Education School
2060 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-3 | 12 students
7731 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-6011
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6969 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 973-0771
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
7428 N Rogers Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-2305
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 292 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
5611 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-6707
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
2053 W Howard St
Chicago, IL 60645
(312) 692-9856
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 Woodridge Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6000
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6000
9204.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Mitchell Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6400
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6400
9205 miles
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Janes Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
9205.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2s125 Mayfield Ln
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-2770
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-2770
9205.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Larchwood Ln
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6500
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6500
9205.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
School Reviews
5 1/5/2012
An excellent school both for playing and learning. My daughter loves it.
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