Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,950
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Benet Academy
About the School
- Benet Academy is a four year, college preparatory, co-educational, Catholic high school located in Lisle, IL. Benet provides religious instruction and opportunities for prayer and reflection that nurture the faith life of the faculty and students; a devoted and demanding staff offers the support and attention necessary for academic excellence and distinction; and a wide range of extracurricular activities seeks to develop the social and personal skills of each student.
- The mission of Benet Academy, as a Catholic, Benedictine, college preparatory high school, is to provide a disciplined educational environment that fosters the on-going religious, intellectual and social development of all members of the Benet family.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,950
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Benet Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,950
Application URL
Endowment Size
$20 million
Sports
Colors
White, Red
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Benet Academy cost?
Benet Academy's tuition is approximately $15,950 for private students.
What schools are Benet Academy often compared to?
Benet Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis High School by visitors of our site.
What is Benet Academy's ranking?
Benet Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Benet Academy?
The application deadline for Benet Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Date
Easter Holiday & Spring Break
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
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The nearest high school to Benet Academy is Chesterton Academy Of The Holy Family (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joan Of Arc (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens Creative Corner (0.6 miles away)
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