BRAESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Braeside Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the North Shore SD 112 school district, located in Highland Park, IL with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Braeside Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Braeside Elementary School, located at 150 Pierce Rd in Highland Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the North Shore School District 112, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Braeside emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to balance rigorous core curriculum standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and critical thinking.

The school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, reflecting the close-knit character of the surrounding Highland Park community. With a focus on fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Braeside benefits from active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging small class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while instilling a lifelong love for learning.

For more information, contact Braeside Elem School at (224) 765-3401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035-5327
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BRAESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Highland Park, IL with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
North Shore SD 112
Total Students:
255
Teachers:
19.3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 255 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRAESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.