Marian Central Catholic High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 294 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,300
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Marian Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marian Central Catholic High School
9	72
10	61
11	85
12	76

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

School Motto

Building Men and Women for Life

Student Body

Total Students

294 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

61%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Blue or khaki pants with red, white or blue Marian polo

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP MacroeconomicsAP U.S. Government and Politics

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and CompositionAP Human Geography

AP MicroeconomicsAP Physics 1

AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

AP Pre-CalculusAP Psychology

AP StatisticsAP U.S. History

AP World History: Modern

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,300

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Tuition Notes

Discounted participating parishioner rate of one of the 17 Catholic parishes in McHenry County, Rockford Diocese - $8,400

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kaitlin Bordeaux

Admissions Associate

Vannessa Garrelts

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

White, Red, Columbia blue

School Notes

Marian Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory Catholic school.
Marian shares with parents and the parishes of the McHenry Deanery in the teaching mission of the Church.
Our school provides students with an education infused with Catholic Christian values, designed to promote religious, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

Marian Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory Catholic school. Marian shares with parents and the parishes of the McHenry Deanery in the teaching mission of the Church. Our school provides students with an education infused with Catholic Christian values, designed to promote religious, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marian Central Catholic High School cost?

Marian Central Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $11,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Marian Central Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Marian Central Catholic High School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Marian Central Catholic High School offer?

Marian Central Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Marian Central Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Marian Central Catholic High School's ranking?

Marian Central Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Marian Central Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Marian Central Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mchenry County, IL is $6,101 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mchenry County, IL is 97% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).