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Fenwick High School

505 Washington Blvd
Oak Park, IL 60302

www.fenwickfriars.com

Fenwick High School is a Co-educational Dominican Catholic College Preparatory School founded by the Dominican Fathers & Brothers in 1929.

Tradition, Excellence and Leadership are the hallmarks of a Fenwick education.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1929

Colors

White, Black

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

1,101 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

89%

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Joseph Ori

Admissions Associate

Eleanor Comiskey

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWrestling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Fenwick High School offer?

Fenwick High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Fenwick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Fenwick High School's ranking?

Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Fenwick High School?

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

School Calendar

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Date

No Classes - Fall Break

November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

No Classes - Spring Break

April 06, 2026 (Monday)

Last Day of Summer School

July 09, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Oak Park, IL is $11,042 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).