Northside Catholic Academy, also known as NCA, is a parish school that provides learning opportunities for students through its primary and middle school campuses. It enrolls more than 460 students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. The academy administers classes in a range of subjects, such as reading, social studies, history, language arts, mathematics, philosophy, religion, science and geography. Northside Catholic Academy participates in a variety of sports activities, including basketball, volleyball, football and softball. It also offers art, music, choir, band, strings and theatre programs. Additionally, the academy operates chess and dance clubs, as well as organizes summer camps and science fairs. Northside Catholic Academy maintains a presence in Chicago.