St. Ignatius College Prep (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: 1,373 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Ignatius College Prep 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	St. Ignatius College Prep
9	354
10	364
11	311
12	344

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Year Founded

1870

School Calendar

School Motto

'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam'

Student Body

Total Students

1,373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

28 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,600

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Sports

Colors

Maroon, Gold

School Mascot

Wolfgang

School Notes

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.
Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth.
Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God.
The Athletic Department endeavors to match the academic excellence of the school by offering twenty-five interscholastic sports for girls and boys.
In most years, nearly sixty percent of the students at Saint Ignatius participate in interscholastic athletics.

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Through outstanding teaching and personal formation, the school challenges its talented student body to intellectual excellence, integrity, and life-long learning and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, this community strives to use God's gifts to promote social justice for the greater glory of God. The Athletic Department endeavors to match the academic excellence of the school by offering twenty-five interscholastic sports for girls and boys. In most years, nearly sixty percent of the students at Saint Ignatius participate in interscholastic athletics.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bob Newhart - Comedian and actor, graduated in 1947. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ignatius College Prep cost?

St. Ignatius College Prep's tuition is approximately $22,600 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Ignatius College Prep?

St. Ignatius College Prep famous alumni include: Bob Newhart - Comedian and actor, graduated in 1947..

What is St. Ignatius College Prep's ranking?

St. Ignatius College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius College Prep?

The application deadline for St. Ignatius College Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Ignatius College Prep located?

St. Ignatius College Prep is located in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

School Reviews

5 3/13/2026

The mascot of St. Ignatius College Prep is Wolfpack, not Wolfgang as you report in the school notes above.It is a great school and strives to teach personal values (The ideal grad is a "person for others.") The academic goal is life-long learning.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - KJC

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).