Northshore Adventist Academy (2026 Profile)

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Northshore Adventist Academy

5220 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Tel: (773) 769-0733

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North Shore Junior Academy, established in 1955 by the North Shore Seventh-Day Adventist Church, seeks to provide a quality education for grades K-10 in a safe, Christian environment.

It is the philosophy of the church and the school that true education should seek the development of the whole person - the physical, mental, spiritual, and social being.

North Shore has a fantastic group of students coming from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds.

It is our philosophy that each individual is of infinite worth, and our staff of certified teachers is committed not only to helping students grow academically but in all aspects of their lives.

North Shore Junior Academy is a school committed to excellence while maintaining a family atmosphere.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Northshore Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-9

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Northshore Adventist Academy?

The application deadline for Northshore Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Northshore Adventist Academy located?

Northshore Adventist Academy is located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in Lincoln Square.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).