NorthShore Classical Academy
As a Hillsdale College Curriculum School, NorthShore Classical Academy offers a rigorous classical curriculum to grades 9-12 that’s infused with real-world experiences, preparing students to lead with wisdom and integrity.
Accepting 2026-2027 Applications
Open enrollment for the “Founding Freshman” class (Grade 9) begins January 28, 2026 for the ’26-’27 school year
Why Classical Education?
NorthShore Classical Academy offers a proven, knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the classical liberal arts and sciences and supported by instruction in character and citizenship. Our mission is to prepare students for a full and flourishing life by cultivating their ability to recognize and pursue the good, the true, and the beautiful. Skilled teachers, not screens, lead students with care and expertise. Through the study of original texts and enduring works of literature, students engage with the great thinkers who shaped Western thought and develop a deeper understanding of ideas that have guided generations.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE for February and March
Tour. Ask Questions. Experience Classical Education Up Close!
Join us for an Open House and discover how NorthShore Classical Academy is bringing a time-tested classical education to modern students. Meet the team who will open the school this Fall and tour the building before renovations begin. Open enrollment for Fall 2026 9th Graders begins in February.
The Classical Approach to Education
At NorthShore Classical Academy, we draw on the curriculum, materials, and time-honored methods that have shaped generations of young people who strengthened our nation and safeguarded the best of Western civilization. Our approach is defined by several essential commitments:
- Teaching enduring standards of truth, beauty, and virtue
- Weaving literature, history, science, mathematics, music, art, and logic into a unified course of study
- Forming upright character and a deep sense of civic responsibility
- Using traditional practices such as teacher-led instruction and the study of the great books
- Delivering a challenging, knowledge-rich academic program
- Honoring order—of mind, heart, conduct, and surroundings—from gracious manners to a thoughtfully designed campus
- Awakening each student’s natural wonder and desire for wisdom
- Affirming that the ultimate aim of education is the flourishing of the human person