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Educating the Head and the Heart

Academic Excellence

A rigorous curriculum prepares students to thrive, with nearly every student accepted into their first choice high school.

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Unique Model

Single-gender on a co-ed campus is a modern approach that offers the best of both worlds, where each student is empowered and supported.

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Catholic & Independent
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Teaching children of all faiths to be valued and empathetic citizens who celebrate everyone for who they are.

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Ideal Location

Easily accessible with a convenient bus service that connects all neighborhoods to our expansive lakefront location.

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Worldwide Network

Part of a Network of schools across 41 countries worldwide, providing a unique opportunity to form global citizens.

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By the Numbers

97%

Acceptance Rate into First Choice High School

North America Schools/Global Alumni Network

37

Languages Spoken at Home

30%

Students Receiving Tuition Assistance

Chicago's Oldest Independent School, Educating Children for 148 Years

33

Zip Codes Represented from Chicago and Nearby Suburbs

70

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Catholic/Other Faiths

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Preschool-Kindergarten

Primary School

Primary School (incorporating preschool) lays the foundation for children as lifelong learners in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Grades 1-4

Lower School

Lower School fosters a deep love of learning and responsible study habits, developing confidence and greater independence.

Grades 5-8

Middle School

Middle School focuses on educating the whole child, seeing each student as an individual with unique academic, social and emotional needs.