Northridge Preparatory School

Northridge College Prep ranked #1 for all boys high schools in IL (Niche.com).

Northridge College Prep is a private Catholic school.

Northridge College Prep serves grades 6-12.

Northridge Preparatory School scores an A+ on Niche.com.

Northridge College Prep scores an A+ on Niche.com

Northridge College Prep is all boys school in Niles.

Northridge Preparatory School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12

8320 Ballard Rd, Niles, IL

Ballard Terrace Neighborhood

4.5

4.3

336 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Kestler

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Average SAT Score
1330

Average ACT Score
30

Average GPA
3.63

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$19,435

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

A+

Academics

A-

Teachers

A+

College Prep

A-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.63

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 33
Part Time Teachers 6

College Prep

Average SAT 1330 Math 660 Verbal 660	Average ACT 30 Math 28 English 30 Reading 30 Science 29
Number of AP Courses 15	Four-Year Matriculation Rate 91%

Clubs and Activities

Boys Athletic Participation

High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 100%	White 56.4%
Hispanic 17.8%	Two or more races 12.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 6.9%	Asian 5.6%
Black <1%

School Rankings

#1 Best All Boys Schools in Illinois

#4 Best Catholic Schools in Illinois

#17 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 64 Students

Northwestern University 41 Students

Loyola University Chicago 39 Students

University of Notre Dame 32 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 31 Students

Marquette University 31 Students

Purdue University 27 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 22 Students

University of Chicago 22 Students

University of Dallas 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Business 33 Students

Finance 21 Students

Biology 19 Students

Economics 16 Students

Psychology 15 Students

Mechanical Engineering 12 Students

Computer Science 11 Students

Engineering 11 Students

Philosophy 11 Students

History 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

1/11/2023

A true brotherhood is built throughout the years. Great families, values, and formation in the Catholic faith is what you get when you go to Northridge. My father went there, my four older brothers, and myself attended This school.

5.0 Parent

6/8/2021

The cohesive relationship between the administrators, teachers and parents. A real community feeling where people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds work together in mutual love and respect for the greater good of all.

5.0 Senior

12/2/2019

Honestly a great place to be. Teachers are always looking to support you and are truly interested in how you are doing. The basketball games are a lot of fun. Very easy to get involved and to even start your own club or program. Students are all very smart and care for one another by attending each others events and so on. Very happy I was able to attend here.

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5.0 parent

5/27/2025

My son has been attending Northridge for a year---he's finishing up 6th grade. It was a financial sacrifice for us to send him here, since we don't have a lot of expendable income, but this was possibly the best decision we've ever made. He was miserable in the public school, going down a bad path,...

1.0 other

1/6/2025

This school does not teach Christian values and principles as advertised. Do not waste your money. There are plenty of better options.

5.0 parent

3/24/2024

During the pandemic, I watched my child completely isolate. I saw children in the public education system start to turn on each other, simply for voicing their own thoughts and opinions. I heard about Northridge through friends of my sister, whose children went to Willows. From my very first phone c...

5.0 parent

2/24/2022

It was one of our best decisions we made during pandemic to transfer our son to Northridge Prep. From the Principal to teachers and all the staff members, we feel that our son will be well educated and taken care of. Our son has become more independent, responsible and respectful. All the teachers a...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Notre Dame College Prep

9th to 12th
Private

A-

The Willows Academy

6th to 12th
Private

A+

Logos Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Golf-Mill Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Jonquil Terrace Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis

Ballard Park

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Illinois Cook County Niles 60714 Ballard Terrace

Northridge Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 6-12 located at 8320 Ballard Rd in Niles, IL. Annual tuition is $19,435. The school has a total enrollment of 336 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Northridge Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $451,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Notre Dame College Prep, The Willows Academy, Logos Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Niles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northridge Preparatory School.

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