Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers a Catholic college preparatory education for the immigrant families of Chicago's near southwest side.
The reason for the school's existence is to advance the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of all those it serves.
The goal is to maximize the students' potential to prepare them to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business and cultural life of our city and nation.
The hope is that all the graduates reflect these characteristics: open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice and work experienced.
The means to accomplish this goal is to offer a Jesuit education through a dual-language curriculum and participation in the Corporate Internship Program.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
570 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School offers a Catholic college preparatory education for the immigrant families of Chicago's near southwest side. The reason for the school's existence is to advance the human and intellectual capacities, as well as the religious and cultural heritage, of all those it serves. The goal is to maximize the students' potential to prepare them to assume leadership roles in the civic, religious, business and cultural life of our city and nation. The hope is that all the graduates reflect these characteristics: open to growth, religious, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice and work experienced. The means to accomplish this goal is to offer a Jesuit education through a dual-language curriculum and participation in the Corporate Internship Program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cristo Rey Jesuit High School often compared to?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holy Trinity High School by visitors of our site.
What is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School's ranking?
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School?
The application deadline for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $10,390 for elementary schools and $17,699 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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