Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,250
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Depaul College Prep
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,250
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Depaul College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
942 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Shay Boyle
Admissions Associate
Sara Winkler
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary Dempsey - Former Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Depaul College Prep cost?
Depaul College Prep's tuition is approximately $8,250 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Depaul College Prep?
Depaul College Prep famous alumni include: Mary Dempsey - Former Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library.
What sports does Depaul College Prep offer?
Depaul College Prep offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Depaul College Prep is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Depaul College Prep's ranking?
Depaul College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Depaul College Prep?
The application deadline for Depaul College Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Depaul College Prep located?
Depaul College Prep is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chicago Jewish Day School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 80 students
Sports: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
1443 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 278-4212
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 80 students
Sports: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 80 students
Sports: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5058 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3215 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
4219 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472-3177
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
4520 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-4211
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
1710 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2511 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 486-1334
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3215 N Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 688 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
3900 N Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-6797
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753 Dalhart Ave
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
9199.4 miles
Gr: PK | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Briar Glen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
9199.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Brooks Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340
9199.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Gladstone Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 893-5750
9199.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Glen Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1324 Bloomingdale Rd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 260-6141
9199.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
School Reviews
5 12/8/2022
This school is on the rise and in the next few years will be at the very top of Chicago private schools, both academically and athletically. Change is coming and it's already here. Choose DePaul College Prep. Your teenager will thank you for it!!
5 5/17/2021
I would like to address the never-ending issue of bullying. The bullying situation at this school is immaculate. When I attended a couple of years ago, I was constantly being bullied. There were a couple of situations where I thought that I was being sexually harassed by my classmates. I don't think that this type of behaviour should be accepted at a catholic school like this. I advise prospective students and teacher to take this issue into account when applying.
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