In recent years, Niche ranked Roycemore School as the sixth best private high school and the fifth best private kindergarten through 12th grade school in Illinois.
The Roycemore School in Evanston has been a part of the North Shore's educational footprint since 1915. Once an all-girls school, Roycemore School's motto, "fortis et prudens simul," reminds students to merge their strength and wisdom when facing life's challenges. The school's royal blue mascot, a griffin, symbolizes courage and leadership.
Around 240 students are enrolled at Roycemore, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is only 6:1. The school hosts a highly diversified student body.
Roycemore School offers a world language program where students can take French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese courses. The school also expects students to pursue passion projects as part of their individualized curriculum.
Each year, Roycemore stages Palio. Students' dance and gymnastics skills are celebrated in this exciting procession of banners and student performances.
Honoring over 100 years of tradition, the students at Roycemore School continue to discover their passions, think without limits and find their voice in one of the best college preparatory schools on the North Shore.
Roycemore School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
1200 Davis St,
Evanston, IL
244
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Adrianne Finley Odell
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,792
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
36
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
80%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
53%
Male
47%
White
57%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.7%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
5.7%
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School Rankings
#2
Best HS for the Arts in Illinois
#2
Best Private K12 Schools in Illinois
#3
Best Private HS in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern University
23 Students
New York University
13 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
13 Students
University of Chicago
13 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
10 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
9 Students
University of California - Berkeley
8 Students
Loyola University Chicago
8 Students
Boston University
7 Students
DePaul University
7 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
16 Students
Chemistry
9 Students
Business
8 Students
Biology
8 Students
Political Science and Government
6 Students
Economics
5 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
5 Students
Computer Science
4 Students
Architecture
4 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/14/2024
My experience at Roycemore during my freshman year has been wonderful so far. Since it is a small school, you are able to have a good relationship with teachers and really get that 1 on 1 learning. Roycemore also gives students so many opportunities to explore any interest that a student might have. In my opinion Roycemore is a great school to go to because it doesn't only have a good education system but is also such a kindhearted community that cares about their school.
11/5/2024
Roycemore has exceeded our expectations on all fronts. We especially appreciate the school's holistic approach to student development geared toward helping students become respectful contributors to the advancement of society. The culture and community of Roycemore is best in class. We highly recommend Roycemore to any family seeking a grounded, yet innovative student development experience for their child.
10/15/2021
Roycemore is a school where students can be themselves. It is a nurturing and accepting environment, which allows students to explore what they are passionate about, but still be challenged by a rigorous college-prep curriculum. The small size allows students to have one-on-one time with teachers and build relationships, and also have opportunities they would not have at a larger school.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/14/2024
One of Roycemores strengths is being able to support students with social emotional health. Everyone has bad days, and many faculty members and teachers are ready to support the students that express needing extra support. Roycemore values a students well being a lot, and makes students feel comfort...
10/23/2024
We have a few children at this school and have had a wonderful experience. The children love the small team projects they work on and the curriculum is great. The grades mingle often and so the children get exposure to interacting with kids both younger and older than themselves. There are things li...
10/13/2023
My student started at Roycemore for 8th grade. We moved from another independent school in Chicago. My student had struggled to make friends and had been bullied at her previous school. Roycemore's small size and individual attention has bolstered my student's confidence and given them the skills to...
4/17/2023
I am a proud Roycemore alumna. I am also involved in several aspects of the current school community and have extensive professional experience with independent schools. The recent 1 star review dated Mar 24, 2023 does not reflect my experience as a student at Roycemore nor the current climate at Ro...
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Map
About Ridge
List Price Range
$259K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$993,582
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Household Income
$116,058
% of College Grads
80.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
3,562 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.2%
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