Fenwick High School is a Co-educational Dominican Catholic College Preparatory School founded by the Dominican Fathers & Brothers in 1929.
Tradition, Excellence and Leadership are the hallmarks of a Fenwick education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1929
Colors
White, Black
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
1,101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
19 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Joseph Ori
Admissions Associate
Eleanor Comiskey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Fenwick High School offer?
Fenwick High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Fenwick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Fenwick High School's ranking?
Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Fenwick High School?
The application deadline for Fenwick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Fenwick High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No Classes - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
No Classes - Summer Break Begins
June 03, 2027 (Thursday)
First Day of Summer School
June 14, 2027 (Monday)
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(708) 386-7282
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(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
0.7 miles
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820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-1190
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
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(815) 577-0324
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(815) 577-0324
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
9191.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
9191.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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1401 Essington Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(815) 609-3037
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(815) 609-3037
9191.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
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Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(815) 577-3606
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Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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