Loyola Academy

Loyola Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1100 Laramie Ave,  Wilmette, IL
4.1
3.5
2,000 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Kathryn Baal
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$21,450
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
94.5%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
77.6%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#6 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois
#13 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 284 Students
Marquette University 232 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 230 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 208 Students
Michigan State University 205 Students
University of Iowa 191 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 178 Students
Loyola University Chicago 176 Students
Northwestern University 145 Students
Boston College 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 273 Students
Psychology 181 Students
Biology 148 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 111 Students
Finance 106 Students
Nursing 101 Students
Marketing 82 Students
Economics 81 Students
Political Science and Government 76 Students
Computer Science 71 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 298 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/9/2025
I have an unusual situation half my kids went to Loyola the best private Catholic School in America my other kids went To New Trier E&W right down the street which is the best public school in America
4.0 Senior
1/26/2025
Loyola Academy is a great school full of many great teachers and students. The school is very diverse with students coming across the Chicago area with different backgrounds. I truly admire the school what I admire best is the school being available to help students with everything. Going aside from what I admire best what I do not admire too much from my experience is students won't always have a chance to meet their other peers what I would like to see change is having opportunities to get students from each year to know each other.
5.0
11/14/2024
As a prospective parent, I was blown away by the hands-on and personal Open House experience. Having been to several other Selective Enrollment CPS schools, Loyola's community and programming far exceeded those of the other schools. I can't wait for my daughter to be a Rambler.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/14/2024
This school is not for everyone so I understand some of the negative reviews. If your child is competitive, smart, and willing to work hard you won’t find a better school. Yes, sports are a big thing here but there are lots of alternatives. The greatest feature is the faculty which consists of peopl...
1.0 parent
7/19/2022
Overrated Al they want is your money!
3.0 other
12/24/2015
I don't deny the many great teachers and qualities of this school, but our experience at Loyola was abysmal. As a freshman, our son was lost academically, had a GPA in the 1.00s, got into trouble with deans three times over petty things (molehills that they trumped up into mountains), and was forced...
1.0 parent
3/25/2015
This school is more than happy to take the now near $75,000 from families for four years of an average education which can be comparably found at many good public schools. They seem to emphasize and celebrate their athletes, and even with poor/average grades those are the students that are accepted...

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Loyola Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1100 Laramie Ave in Wilmette, in the Wilmette neighborhood. Annual tuition is $21,450. The school has a total enrollment of 2,000 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Loyola Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,118,922. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brightmont Academy - Northfield, Regina Dominican High School, North Shore Country Day School, and more. Learn more about what Wilmette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Loyola Academy.

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