Providence Catholic Childrens Academy

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Providence Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, diocesan secondary school administered by the Augustinians. We are staffed by both religious and lay people.
The school has been located in New Lenox, Illinois since 1962.
We exist to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Christian community.
We prepare students of all faiths and races for the challenges of college and adult life through a quality college preparatory education.
We are a community who strive to love one another as our God loves us.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,725
  • Average class size: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Providence Catholic Childrens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild/Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
1918

Student Body

Total Students
836 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Providence Catholic Childrens Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
27 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Programming, AP English Language & Competition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP European History, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP U.S Government & Politics, AP U.S. History
Average ACT score
24
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2nd child 10% discount. 3rd child 25% discount 4th child 100% discount   
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
Admissions Director
Rachel Ellingson

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Augustinian Youth Ministry, Band, Bass Fishing, Book Club, Bowling Club, Choir, Class Officers, Color Guard, Habitat for Humanity, International Club, Law Club, Math Team, Mock Trial (ISBA), National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Poetry Slam, Poms/Dance Team, Providence Broadcasting Station, Proviscope-Newspaper, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Strategic Games Club, Student Council, Theatre, World Language Honor Society, Yearbook
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Providence Catholic Childrens Academy cost?
Providence Catholic Childrens Academy's tuition is approximately $10,725 for private students.
What schools are Providence Catholic Childrens Academy often compared to?
Providence Catholic Childrens Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Providence Catholic Childrens Academy offer?
Providence Catholic Childrens Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Providence Catholic Childrens Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Providence Catholic Childrens Academy's ranking?
Providence Catholic Childrens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Providence Catholic Childrens Academy?
The application deadline for Providence Catholic Childrens Academy is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
Best Providence Catholic High School in the state of Illinois. I was well prepared for college and beyond.
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5  
This school is pretty good, but run very poorly. The administration is blind to student recomendations. The school is very biased in many aspects, and it fails to help students threw the college application processes.
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5  
Providence is a wonderful high school my daughter just loves it.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,725
  • Average class size: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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