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Nazareth Academy

1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, coeducational, college-prep school in La Grange Park, IL, inspires academic excellence, faith, leadership and service.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,775
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Nazareth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1900
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres

Student Body

Total Students
720 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Nazareth Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Sr. Terry Middendorf

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime ClubArt Club
Campus MinistryChess Club
Class BoardsDebate Team
FISH (Friends in Service and Hospitality)Freddie Fanatics
Glee ClubHealth Careers Club
Hodgkins TutoringLanguage Honor Societies
Math ClubModel UN
National English Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Newspaper: The AnnouncerPing Pong Club
Roadrunner ClubScience and Engineering Club
Service TeamSMILE
SnowballSpanish Club
Student CouncilTechnology Club
Yearbook: AlexineYouth Initiative


Arts and Music Programs:
DramaDrama: Fall and Spring Musical

School Notes

  • School Motto: Create Your Legacy
  • School Mascot: Roadrunner
  • Nazareth Academy is a Catholic, Coed, College Prep High School inspired by the mission and spirituality of the Congregation of Saint Joseph. We are committed to academic excellence, educating the whole person and fostering a community of inclusivity rooted in Gospel values. Above all we value Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity.Our Prayer: "That All May Be One"(John 17:21)ScholarshipWe empower students to achieve academic excellence through a rigorous and innovative curriculum encompassing all areas. We create a welcoming and evolving learning community that invites all students to cultivate their futures as lifelong learners with a global vision.Service:We guide all members of our school community toward an appreciation and sense of mission by our outreach toward those in need. We make a positive difference in people's lives while developing servant leaders.Spirit:We value creative participation in the full life of the school, encouraging all to develop their God-given talents and contribute to our collective energy and enthusiasm.Unity:We build and live community in an environment of respect and appreciation for individual differences. We recognize our interconnectedness with God, with each other and with all creation.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nazareth Academy cost?
Nazareth Academy's tuition is approximately $12,775 for private students.
What sports does Nazareth Academy offer?
Nazareth Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Nazareth Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Nazareth Academy's ranking?
Nazareth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Nazareth Academy?
The application deadline for Nazareth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,775
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,552 for elementary schools and $19,327 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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