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The 2nd grade class works on a water filter project at the beach.
Leveraging relationships is the foundation of the student experience

   

Students perform in a musical at North Shore Country Day.
Expanding beyond academics is essential for discovery and growth

   

Lower school students work on a project in the Live and Serve Lab.
“Live and Serve” is our motto put into action

   

The girls volleyball team celebrates a victory.
Becoming a team player is a requirement

   

JK buddies read together.
Creating buddies, JK-12,  is how students learn from each other

   

An aerial view of the 16-acre campus.
Our 16-acre campus is a breath of fresh air

   

What Matters Most

Since our founding we have committed to answering a fundamental question: 
What matters most when educating a child?

Our answer? A holistic, intentionally designed learning experience where all members of our community are focused on: 

Connecting

 

 

 


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Challenging

 

 

 


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Exploring

 

 

 


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Our Programs

Lower School

Lower School

GRADES JK-5

Our integrated curriculum and program help children see the world through more courageous, compassionate eyes, planting the seed for a lifelong love of learning.

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Middle School

Middle School

Grades 6-8

We believe in the unique capabilities of our adolescent learners, and our curriculum reflects that. Our teachers challenge students to stretch themselves. 

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Upper School

Upper School

Grades 9-12

Students develop into well-rounded adults by stretching themselves with experiences in performing arts, athletics, service, activities and meaningful connections made with …

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I have found that the NSCD teachers are very committed to their students. They want the kids to learn the topics thoroughly and also feel challenged. They also are there for their students way beyond the classroom.

Susie ShermanParent of alumni

Every single teacher seems to have a smile on his/her face and a twinkle in the eye—everyday. It’s a wonderful thing to witness because it’s obvious that those smiles and twinkles are powered by the pure joy of loving one’s work. And, seeing that magic come through in remote learning brought a tear to my eye more than once last spring.
Trish ThomasLower and Middle School Parent

NSCD continuously goes above and beyond in ways one cannot imagine. It often amazes me how the administration is always one step ahead in making decisions about the well being of the children and working toward ways they can encourage growth.

Ashleigh Palmer '04Lower School Parent

It started by looking for a full day of kindergarten. My family quickly learned the attention to students’ needs was amazing and we never looked back.

Jennifer MedvinUPPER School Parent

By the Numbers

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7 to 1

Student to Teacher Ratio

45%

Students of Color

106

Years NSCD has been serving the greater Chicago area

510

Students Enrolled

47

ZIP CODES REPRESENTED

80%

FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES

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Fueled by Hard Work and Community, Edgar Romero ’25 Receives QuestBridge Scholarship to Grinnell College

When Edgar Romero ’25 arrived at North Shore Country Day, he could not have predicted how far he would come in just a few short years. This past December, Edgar learned he had been awarded a full four-year scholarship to Grinnell College through the QuestBridge National College Match program. This prestigious award recognizes high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds, and Edgar’s story of determination, resilience and kindness exemplifies everything the program celebrates.

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5 Lessons in Confidence, Community and College Prep

Middle school families gathered in the Hall Library for an insightful panel discussion titled “Reflections on the North Shore Experience.” The event featured recent alumni and current upper school students, providing an inside look into how North Shore Country Day shapes its students for success. Panelists included Ella Capozzi ’23 (Syracuse University), Suraiyya Omar ’23 (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Bo Stevenson ’24 (University of Virginia) and senior Nolan Darnieder ’25.

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The Raider Ramble Promo

In this episode of the Raider Ramble Podcast, hosts Hannah Chung and Gray Hulick from the Parents’ Association take a deep dive into the topic of parental burnout. From uncovering warning signs to emphasizing the crucial role of seeking support, they dig into the nitty-gritty details of managing the demands of parenting. Don't miss out on this exhilarating discussion that promises to enlighten, inspire and rejuvenate every parent out there!

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The Deep Sea Raiders Dive Into Success

North Shore Country Day’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team, the Deep Sea Raiders are heading to sectionals after earning the Core Values Award at the Chicago qualifying event hosted by Francis W. Parker School on December 7. This award celebrates teams that display exceptional enthusiasm, teamwork, innovation, sportsmanship and respect for both their teammates and competitors. Teams are judged in three categories: robot performance through a series of missions, an innovation project, and robot engineering, design and coding. These three scores combined determine which teams advance to the sectional competition in January. 

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Charlize Guillen poses for a photo with her invention.

North Shore Country Day alumna Charlize Guillen ’22 and her team at Northwestern University have earned top honors in NASA’s prestigious BIG (Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-changing) Idea Challenge. Competing against elite teams from universities across the nation, Charlize and her Northwestern teammates secured the coveted Artemis Award for their Metal Expandable Technology for Artemis Lunar Structures (METALS) project. The award is given to the team whose concept best demonstrates potential for integration into NASA’s Artemis mission, which focuses on establishing sustainable exploration of the Moon.

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