Willows Academy

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,000
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Willows Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Willows Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, European History, French Language, Latin, Spanish Language, U.S. History
Average ACT score
28
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Plaid Skirt/Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid/scholarships available.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Admissions Director
Kathryn Ferry
Admissions Associate
Lupe Garcia

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Chamber Choir, Environmental Club, Fall Play, Handbell Choir, International Club, Newspaper, Pro-Life Club, Spring Musical, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Willows Academy is an all girl school with an all female faculty.
  • All courses at  Willows Academy are taught at an honors level or above.
  • Each student has an advisor who serves as her mentor throughout the seven years of the program.
  • Our students embrace growth through participation in clubs,athletics and arts; no previous experience needed.
  • Willows Academy has an impressive five year athletics snapshot:Illinois State Qualifiers in soccer and cross-country;Regional Champs in volleyball; Independent School League Champs in softball;many 'Coach of  the Year' awards.
  • This year's graduating class earned nearly $5 million inmeritscholarships for college! (Average of $100K perstudent!)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Willows Academy cost?
Willows Academy's tuition is approximately $14,000 for private students.
What sports does Willows Academy offer?
Willows Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Willows Academy's ranking?
Willows Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score.
When is the application deadline for Willows Academy?
The application deadline for Willows 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  
I have enrolled two of my daughters at the Willows Academy. One graduated in 2016 as class salutorian. She accepted an $84,000 Presidential Scholarship and is preparing to graduate early. My other daughter, 6 years younger, grew up wanting to be a Willows girl. The faculty is outstanding. The mentor ship program is great. I love that they teach our girls how to be ladies with confidence in themselves.
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5  
As a graduate of The Willows Academy, I am so glad that I went to this school. The older I get, the more I realize just how important attending The Willows was for me. My closest friends are the ones I made at The Willows and I really had the best education- not only academically, but also in character and virtue. I wouldn't be who I am today without The Willows!
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5  
As a former teacher at The Willows, I can attest to the wonderful spirit of The Willows. During the twenty years which I taught, I found the administration very supportive and inspirational.. they truly were role models for intelligent, caring women. To this day, I have fond memories of my students and their school spirit ,and of my fellow teachers'' love and support. I looked forward to going to class EVERY day thanks to them. Carol Nalaski, former head of English Department
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,000
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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