Find a School
NPN is the go-to resource for finding the best schools in Chicago for your child. Members can search 1,100 listings in our School & Daycare Directory, get free entrance to our Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair and other school-choice events, watch videos about Chicago schools, explore schools through our playdates, and more.
Sponsored by Kiddie Academy
Discussions
Hi, looking to apply to Parker for my daughter, who will be eligible for Pre-K next fall. I heard that part of the application process requires a recommendation from a daycare or preschool. We have a nanny and plan to keep her until we start Pre-K. Has anyone been accepted to Parker without attendin...
Looking for a recommendation for a group of 20-30 kids (mostly girls) to get together to take prom photos in the city? Prom is downtown, so anywhere between Montrose Ave to the north and Chicago Ave to the south would work. I've suggested along the lake, around North Avenue or near Lincoln Park Z...
Our daughter applied for a couple of academic centers and for the Disney II 7th grade lottery. Although she didn't make the cut to attend an academic center, she did get offered a spot at Disney II. We really like her current elementary school, where she's been via lottery since kindergarten. It wou...
How have the area high schools done this cycle? Is it true that the private high schools have done better (proportionately) than the SEHS this year? How do the city results compare to the large suburban high schools (New Trier)? Any surprises? Any inside baseball tips/trends? Someone said c...
What are your thoughts on sending hard copy (paper) invitations versus some form of electronic invitation (say E-vite) for a graduation party? Do people care? Does paper give off a different vibe? Please let me know what you think. (Also- I think this topic was brought up before so if ...
More Articles related to this topic
I blame 90’s sitcoms. You know the scene. Everyone walks into the kitchen fully dressed. The whole family is eating breakfast together. Kids grab their backpacks and coats and willingly head out the door. Mornings at my house don’t look like that. And chances are yours don’t either. ...
This is a commentary article from Crain's Chicago Business written by NPN's Executive Director, Amy Johnson. --------------- The recent resignation of every member of Chicago’s Board of Education, three weeks after CPS unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, underscores the challenges ...
As summer bids farewell and fall begins to paint the world in hues of amber and gold, families often face the challenge of transitioning from the relaxed, free-spirited days of summer to a more structured fall routine. This shift can be both exciting and daunting, but with a little planning and crea...
It used to be a painful exercise when I had to write a note to our son’s teachers to let them know we would be taking our son out of school for a family vacation. The guilt would sink in and I would start to think we were bad parents for not putting enough focus on his education. I would write and r...
If you're like me, saving for my children's future is a top priority. But it's more than just saving for college: I want to help my kids have positive relationships with money. And that means talking to them early and often about money and finances so that they are equipped with the tools to make go...
