The Willows Academy

The Willows Academy serves students in the Des Plaines community.

The Willows Academy is a highly rated school with an A rating on Niche.

The Willows Academy enrolls 231 students in grades 6-12.

The Willows Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

1015 Rose Ave, Des Plaines, IL

4.0

4.6

214 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Jeanne Petros

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
29

Average GPA
3.71

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$17,600

A+

Academics

A-

Teachers

A+

College Prep

A-

Resources/Facilities

A-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.71

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 25
Part Time Teachers 4

College Prep

Average SAT 1240 Math 600 Verbal 640	Average ACT 29 Math 26 English 31 Reading 31 Science 27
Number of AP Courses 8	Four-Year Matriculation Rate 100%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 100%	White 57.1%
Hispanic 26.9%	Asian 7.7%
Two or more races 4.9%	Native American 1.6%
Black 1.1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#1 Best All Girls Schools in Illinois

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois

#19 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 43 Students

Marquette University 33 Students

Loyola University Chicago 30 Students

Northwestern University 30 Students

University of Notre Dame 29 Students

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 26 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 24 Students

University of Dallas 21 Students

University of Chicago 19 Students

Dominican University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 25 Students

Nursing 19 Students

Business 16 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students

Biology 11 Students

English 11 Students

Education 9 Students

History 9 Students

Marketing 7 Students

Political Science and Government 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Sophomore

2/26/2026

It's a good school. People are really nice and have strong academics. Good variety of classes but could use some more.

5.0 Alum

11/28/2022

It is a great school that prepares students for college. It has many resources available to students. It's college prep curriculum teaches students the importance of working hard in order to succeed in life. The community of an all girls school with small class size creates a sisterhood among students.

3.0 Parent

11/5/2022

It's a good school, academically sound and many of the girls who go there quite enjoy it. I was not one of those girls. I really liked the academic side, but my classmates were awful and made going to school there miserable for me.

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5.0 parent

2/8/2024

We have been very happy with our daughter’s education, friendships and Catholic formation at the Willows. We can’t imagine her going to any other school in the Chicago area! Willows has many extracurricular and sports opportunities, as well as challenging classes and a great school spirit.

5.0 parent

1/4/2024

I have the privilege of being part of Willows Academy and I want to share my thoughts on the unique qualities that make Willows Academy an outstanding place of learning. From the moment you step into the building a sense of warmth and community envelops you. The dedicated faculty and staff at Willow...

5.0 other

1/4/2024

I attended Willows for both middle school and high school as did my two younger sisters and both of my sister-in-laws. I have four daughters who also graduated from the Willows. The staff and faculty at Willows truly live their mission statement by educating young women in freedom while helping them...

5.0 parent

1/4/2024

We love Willows Academy, so much so that we literally bought our house in Des Plaines just to be close (and we’re not the only ones)!Our three daughters attend Willows Academy and we could not be more pleased! The administration and faculty truly are partners with the parents.The academics, values a...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Laureate Day School

K to 12th
Private

Northridge Preparatory School

6th to 12th
Private

A+

Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School

Pre-K to 6th
Private

Tomahawk Park

Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field

Central Park

Picnic Area
Trails

Lake Park

Boating
Fishing
Lake

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Prairie Lakes Park

Basketball
Pool
Soccer

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Picnic Area
Trails

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Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

The Willows Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1015 Rose Ave in Des Plaines, in the Des Plaines neighborhood. Annual tuition is $17,600. The school has a total enrollment of 214 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The Willows Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $417,528. Discover additional schools in the area, like Laureate Day School, Northridge Preparatory School, Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Des Plaines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Willows Academy.

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