About Us

Welcome to Sacred Heart!

Nestled in the heart of Winnetka, Illinois, Sacred Heart Northshore is a private Catholic school dedicated to nurturing the hearts and minds of students from age three through 8th grade. As a ministry of Divine Mercy Parish and a member of the Archdiocese of Chicago, our institution has been providing an exceptional academic foundation since 1902, deeply rooted in values, faith, and service.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire minds and shape hearts within a faith-filled, supportive community, focusing on the whole child throughout their educational journey.

Beyond the Classroom

Student life at Sacred Heart extends beyond the classroom with after-school care, enrichment programs, a teacher-supervised Homework Lab, and diverse opportunities in fine arts, STEAM, and athletics.

Preparing for the Future

Sacred Heart graduates matriculate into prestigious private high schools such as Loyola Academy, Lake Forest Academy, and Woodland Academy, and then advance to top-tier universities, including Boston College, Harvard, Marquette, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, USC, and Yale.

Join us at Sacred Heart School in the Northshore, where we build a strong academic and moral foundation for your child's future.

Academic Excellence through Individualized Attention

Our students thrive under the guidance of a dedicated faculty committed to continuous improvement through professional development, networking opportunities, and research.

Personalized Learning Environment

With small homeroom class sizes and cross-grade level opportunities, each student receives the individualized attention and support they need. Our specialized Student Services Department works closely with teachers to ensure every child’s unique needs are met.

National Recognition

In 2018, Sacred Heart was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, recognizing our commitment to academic excellence and outstanding student performance.

Educational Leader in Technology and Innovation

Sacred Heart is a 9X recipient of the Apple Distinguished School designation, as a result of our innovative and successful integration of technology in and out of the classroom.

Computer literacy education begins in Junior Kindergarten.
1:1 iPad ratio for all students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Every classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard and Apple TV.
STEAM lab classes and activities are offered in all grades.

Foundation in Faith-Inspired Development & Community

Our faith and values are interwoven throughout each and every day and interaction in addition to more formalized opportunities including service and outreach projects, religion classes, and weekly school mass - setting a solid foundation for a life based in faith and Christian values.

In addition, Prayer Families, led by our 8th graders and comprised of students from each grade, meet monthly, and further increase cross-grade connectivity and community.