North Shore Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Winnetka, IL
310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Winnetka
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Illinois
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
North Shore Country Day School is an independent private school in Winnetka, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 510 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 510
- Teachers
- 92.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 264 girls, 246 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about North Shore Country Day School
What grades does North Shore Country Day School serve?
North Shore Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend North Shore Country Day School?
About 510 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at North Shore Country Day School?
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