Northridge Preparatory School vs. Notre Dame College Prep
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Northridge Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Student Body
Notre Dame College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois.
The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program.
Under the patronage of Mary, Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory school committed to educating young men within a community which is Christ-centered and family-based, where faith, scholarship and culture interact and where the individual is cherished and respected.
In preparing our students as lifelong learners, we serve as educators in the faith, forming individuals empowered by knowledge and inspired by Gospel values.
Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition and in the spirit of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, we strive for excellence in furthering the construction of a world where justice, peace and love prevail. Therein lies our hope for the future.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild/Moderate Cognitive Disabilities, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1976
1955
Students Body
Total Students
288 students
728 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
42%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
29
-
Grade 7 Students
41
-
Grade 8 Students
35
-
Grade 9 Students
38
184
Grade 10 Students
58
176
Grade 11 Students
43
192
Grade 12 Students
44
176
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
51 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
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Number of AP Classes
11
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:14
Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki and Dress Shirt)
(Khaki and Dress Shirt)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,300
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $10,000 - $14,325
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% on Financial Aid
65%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
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Admissions Director
Matthew Englert
Paul Tokarz
Admissions Associate
n/a
John Draths
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
15