Willows Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 240 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,600
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 6 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Willows Academy
6	31
7	29
8	42
9	47
10	32
11	30
12	29

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Year Founded

1974

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

240 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Plaid Skirt/Blazer

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB/BC

ChemistryComputer Science

English LanguageEnglish Literature

European HistoryFrench Language

Spanish LanguageU.S. History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 6 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,600

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid/scholarships available.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Sara Danielewicz

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

Cross CountryDance

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Penelope The Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBook Club

DebateDrama Club

Embroidery ClubFashion Sketch Club

French ClubGirls for Change

International ClubMedical

Model UNNewspaper Club

PICKLEBALL CLUBPro-Life Club

Service ClubSpanish Club

Yearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber ChoirConcert Choir

Fall PlayHandbell Choir

Spring Musical

School Notes

The Willows Academy is an independent, college preparatoryschool that empowers young women in grades 6 - 12 to strive for academic and moral excellence and a lifelong commitment to service based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Willows Academy is an all girl school with an all female faculty.
In partnership with parents, we facilitate the development of our student's character, intellect and love of God.
All courses at Willows Academy are taught at an honors level or above.
We proudly offer our unique mentoring program, where every student is paired with a mentor from our faculty, staff or Willow's community.
Our students embrace growth through participation in clubs,athletics and arts; no previous experience needed.
At the high school level we offer eight sports: Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Dance, Track and Field, Soccer and Softball.
90% of our high school students take an AP Course.
We are 100% college acceptance.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Willows Academy cost?

Willows Academy's tuition is approximately $17,600 for private students.

What sports does Willows Academy offer?

Willows Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. Willows Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Willows Academy's ranking?

Willows Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Willows Academy?

The application deadline for Willows Academy is Dec. 6 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 6 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 1/1/2020

I have enrolled two of my daughters at the Willows Academy. One graduated in 2016 as class salutorian. She accepted an $84,000 Presidential Scholarship and is preparing to graduate early. My other daughter, 6 years younger, grew up wanting to be a Willows girl. The faculty is outstanding. The mentor ship program is great. I love that they teach our girls how to be ladies with confidence in themselves.

- Posted by Parent - Gerrilyn Sullivan

5 5/17/2016

As a graduate of The Willows Academy, I am so glad that I went to this school. The older I get, the more I realize just how important attending The Willows was for me. My closest friends are the ones I made at The Willows and I really had the best education- not only academically, but also in character and virtue. I wouldn't be who I am today without The Willows!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - steph

5 5/24/2014

As a former teacher at The Willows, I can attest to the wonderful spirit of The Willows. During the twenty years which I taught, I found the administration very supportive and inspirational.. they truly were role models for intelligent, caring women. To this day, I have fond memories of my students and their school spirit ,and of my fellow teachers'' love and support. I looked forward to going to class EVERY day thanks to them. Carol Nalaski, former head of English Department

- Posted by Teacher - cnala

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 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).