Northside Catholic Academy
Be Part of Something Greater
Northside Catholic Academy serves the parishes of St. Gertrude, St. Gregory, St. Henry, St. Ignatius, St. Jerome, and St. Margaret Mary in the neighborhoods of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. NCA offers a challenging, diversified curriculum within a nurturing environment for children in pre-K-8.
At NCA, we inspire our students to grow in character, intellect, and faith, while fostering a love of learning. NCA’s small class size and individual attention will help your child thrive. Yet, what’s even greater is the sense of belonging families feel when they join our community. At NCA, your child and your entire family will thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about NCA, please call 773.743.6277 or visit the Admissions page on our website.
NCA Campus Info
Primary Campus (PreK-4):
6216 N. Glenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773.743.6277
Fax: 773.743.6174
Middle School Campus (5-8):
7318 N Oakley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 773.271.2008
Fax: 773.764.1095
Northside Catholic Academy History & Records
NCA’s tradition of providing a quality Catholic education to neighborhood children began over 100 years ago with the original six individual parish schools: St. Gertrude, St. Gregory the Great, St. Henry, St. Ignatius, St. Ita, and St. Jerome. In 1994, those six schools consolidated into what is known today as Northside Catholic Academy. Today, our regional school serves the parishes of St. Gertrude, St. Gregory, St. Henry, St. Ignatius, St. Jerome, and St. Margaret Mary, which joined NCA in 2016.
If you attended St. Gertrude Catholic School (prior to the formation of NCA in 1994) and require sacramental records for your First Communion or Confirmation, please fill out a Request for Sacramental Certificate on the Sacramental Records page of our website and send it to stgertrude1420@stgertrudechicago.org.
For transcripts for St. Gertrude and NCA, please call the school office at 773.743.6277.
If you are a graduate of St. Gertrude or NCA and are looking to reconnect online, please visit the NCA Alumni & Parents of Alums Facebook page.
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, in Response to the Illinois Attorney General Report