Rockford Boylan Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 591 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,702
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rockford Boylan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rockford Boylan Catholic High School
9	140
10	149
11	150
12	152

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1960

Colors

White, Green, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

591 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

69%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP Calculus 1AP Calculus 2

AP ChemistryAP European History

AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP Music TheoryAP Physics

AP PsychologyAP Spanish 5

AP StatisticsAP Studio Art: 2D Design

AP Studio Art: DrawingAP U.S. Government

AP U.S. History

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,702

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Tuition Notes

Boylan Catholic offers significant aid to any family that expresses need, as well as discounts to families with multiple students at Boylan at the same time.

% on Financial Aid

46%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,400

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Matt Weber

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter TrackWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

26 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubBook Club

Broadcasting ClubChess Club

Club MedDiversity Club

Environmental ClubKey Club

Link CrewMath Team

Mock TrialNational Honor Society

Natural HelpersNewspaper

Pro Life ClubScholastic Bowl

Science OlympiadStudent Ambassadors

Student CouncilYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

ChoirDrumline

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bass Fishing TeamLacrosse

School Notes

Boylan is a co-educational high school serving students from Rockford's metropolitan population.
Boylan Catholic High School exists to transmit Gospel values which reflect the active presence of God, to provide a faith-centered community for the teaching and application of these values, and to stimulate and guide students to become informed, responsible and productive citizens of their Church and their Country.
We are dedicated to the education of the whole person.
We will help you strive for excellence in all areas of your life: in work, in play and in your relationships with God and those around you.
Boylan Catholic High School offers a wonderful opportunity to begin a very special academic and spiritual journey.

School Motto: Striving to be Saints. Scholars. Champions.

Boylan is a co-educational high school serving students from Rockford's metropolitan population. Boylan Catholic High School exists to transmit Gospel values which reflect the active presence of God, to provide a faith-centered community for the teaching and application of these values, and to stimulate and guide students to become informed, responsible and productive citizens of their Church and their Country. We are dedicated to the education of the whole person. We will help you strive for excellence in all areas of your life: in work, in play and in your relationships with God and those around you. Boylan Catholic High School offers a wonderful opportunity to begin a very special academic and spiritual journey.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Virgil Abloh '98 - World-renowned fashion designer (Off-White, Louis Vuitton, Nike)
- Dean Lowry '12 - NFL Player (Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rockford Boylan Catholic High School cost?

Rockford Boylan Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $9,702 for private students.

What schools are Rockford Boylan Catholic High School often compared to?

Rockford Boylan Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Rockford Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Rockford Boylan Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Rockford Boylan Catholic High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

Who are famous alumni from Rockford Boylan Catholic High School?

Rockford Boylan Catholic High School famous alumni include: Virgil Abloh '98 and Dean Lowry '12.

What sports does Rockford Boylan Catholic High School offer?

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

What is Rockford Boylan Catholic High School's ranking?

Rockford Boylan Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Rockford Boylan Catholic High School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Rockford, IL is $6,929 for elementary schools and $7,800 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rockford, IL is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).