Brother Rice High School - Chicago (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 671 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,480
Acceptance rate: 21%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Brother Rice High School - Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Brother Rice High School - Chicago
9	151
10	200
11	147
12	173

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1956

Colors

Maroon, Orange

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

671 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

25 students

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform polo shirts and dress pants.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,480

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% on Financial Aid

60%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,200

Acceptance Rate

21%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Greg Nye

Admissions Associate

Jack Zampillo

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWinter Track

Wrestling

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School Notes

We, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse, Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for college and for the process of life-long learning.
We educate young men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice.

School Motto: Be a Crusader. Be Exceptional.
School Mascot: Crusaders

We, the family of Brother Rice High School, are a diverse, Catholic Christian community, committed to preparing young men for college and for the process of life-long learning. We educate young men to act manfully in Christ Jesus and to deal wisely with their world in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the charism of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice.
The 2024-2025 school year begins Thursday, August 15, when the incoming freshmen report for orientation. Open house dates for interested families will be Sunday, October 6 and November 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. For more information, please contact Vice President Greg Nye `90 at (773) 429-4313 or [email protected]. Shadow day for prospective students can be scheduled on any Friday school is in session. Personal tours can also be scheduled at any time. For other information about Brother Rice High School, visit www.brotherrice.org.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brother Rice High School - Chicago cost?

Brother Rice High School - Chicago's tuition is approximately $12,480 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Brother Rice High School - Chicago?

The acceptance rate of Brother Rice High School - Chicago is 21%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Brother Rice High School - Chicago's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Brother Rice High School - Chicago offer?

Brother Rice High School - Chicago offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Brother Rice High School - Chicago is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Brother Rice High School - Chicago's ranking?

Brother Rice High School - Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Brother Rice High School - Chicago?

The application deadline for Brother Rice High School - Chicago is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Brother Rice High School - Chicago located?

Brother Rice High School - Chicago is located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Mount Greenwood.

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Did You Know?

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).