St. Viator High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 808 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,350
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Viator 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)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Viator High School
9	181
10	177
11	225
12	225

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Year Founded

1961

Colors

White, Navy Blue

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2024

Student Body

Total Students

808 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,350

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

School Notes

Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college preparatory community called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women of the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
St Viator High School, we are committed to students acquiring the best Catholic college preparatory education possible and reaffirming and strengthening Christian values and morals.

School Motto: 'We Are Lions for Life'
School Mascot: Lion

Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college preparatory community called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women of the northwest suburbs of Chicago. St Viator High School, we are committed to students acquiring the best Catholic college preparatory education possible and reaffirming and strengthening Christian values and morals.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ryan Wolfe - Metropolitan Opera Competition for Emerging Artists, Class of 2014 -
- Henry Marshall - Top basketball player and academic achiever, current senior -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Viator High School cost?

St. Viator High School's tuition is approximately $17,350 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Viator High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Viator High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Viator High School?

St. Viator High School famous alumni include: Ryan Wolfe - Metropolitan Opera Competition for Emerging Artists, Class of 2014 and Henry Marshall - Top basketball player and academic achiever, current senior.

What is St. Viator High School's ranking?

St. Viator High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Viator High School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,473 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).