North Shore Academy in Northbrook, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Shore Academy is a suburban public school in Northbrook, Illinois that is part of [County run]. It serves 85 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

85 Students

8 Teachers

255 Revere Dr

Northbrook, IL 60062 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

North Shore Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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North Shore Academy Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Shore Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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