Nazareth Academy is a private, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory high school dedicated to living Jesus' mission of unity and committed to educating the whole person.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,775
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nazareth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1900
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Student Body
Total Students
720 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,775
Admissions Director
Sr. Terry Middendorf
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Anime ClubArt Club
Campus MinistryChess Club
Class BoardsDebate Team
FISH (Friends in Service and Hospitality)Freddie Fanatics
Glee ClubHealth Careers Club
Hodgkins TutoringLanguage Honor Societies
Math ClubModel UN
National English Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Newspaper: The AnnouncerPing Pong Club
Roadrunner ClubScience and Engineering Club
Service TeamSMILE
SnowballSpanish Club
Student CouncilTechnology Club
Yearbook: AlexineYouth Initiative
Arts and Music Programs:
DramaDrama: Fall and Spring Musical
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocky Roadrunner
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nazareth Academy cost?
Nazareth Academy's tuition is approximately $12,775 for private students.
What sports does Nazareth Academy offer?
Nazareth Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Nazareth Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Nazareth Academy's ranking?
Nazareth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Nazareth Academy?
The application deadline for Nazareth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Xavier School (0.4 miles away)
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