Overview

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.
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Official information of North Shore Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: Grades Prekindergarten-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $28,350
# of Students: 525
Teacher:Student: 1:8
AP Courses: 16
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 60%

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Yale University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 California Institute of Technology 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
#18 Rice University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
LAC #4 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#21 Georgetown University 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Tufts University 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#30 Boston College 1
#32 New York University 1
LAC #8 Carleton College 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
LAC #9 Davidson College 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1
#61 Southern Methodist University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
LAC #14 Hamilton College 1
LAC #14 Smith College 1
#86 University of Denver 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
LAC #19 Colby College 1
#99 Drexel University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #25 Kenyon College 1
LAC #29 Barnard College 1
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1
LAC #35 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
LAC #43 Occidental College 1
LAC #43 Trinity College 1
LAC #45 Centre College 1
LAC #47 Connecticut College 1
DePauw University 1
Franklin and Marshall College 1
University of Colorado--Boulder 1
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign 1
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill 1
University of Wisconsin--Madison 1
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Comparative Government and Politics
Physics 1
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1919
Campus Size: 16 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 5398
ISEE: 144435

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
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Frequently Ask Questions about North Shore Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about North Shore Country Day School.
North Shore Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It was founded 1919 , and currently has about 525 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.nscds.org.
02.
Does North Shore Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
North Shore Country Day School is offering 16 AP courses.

North Shore Country Day School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do North Shore Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2011-2015, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, University of Chicago and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
04.
What is the application requirement for North Shore Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, North Shore Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for North Shore Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for North Shore Country Day School in 2024 is $28,350, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at dolson@nscds.org .
06.
Where is North Shore Country Day School located?
North Shore Country Day School is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is North Shore Country Day School on FindingSchool network?
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How to start with an application with North Shore Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about North Shore Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit North Shore Country Day School’s official site: http://www.nscds.org or call them at (847)446-0674.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to North Shore Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Ss Faith Hope Charity School, Arlyn Day School and Regina Dominican High School.

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
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