About the Schools

ACE logo The Alliance
for Character
in Education
providing character-based education for grades six through twelve
rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church
reaffirming the role of parents as the primary educators of their children
instilling in each student a clear sense of personal responsibility and a mature esteem for one’s own freedom
combining academic excellence with a passionate spirit of service
offering an authentically diverse learning environment
students from 77 communities throughout the Metropolitan Chicago area and overseas
over 30% of students receive financial aid
13% of students are non-Catholic
The Willows Academy for Girls

Instilling a Love for Truth and Virtue
Des Plaines, Illinois
Founded in 1974
211 students
645 alumnae

www.willowsacademy.org
Northridge Preparatory School for Boys

Strengthening Minds and Morals
Niles, Illinois
Founded in 1976
262 students
696 alumni

www.northridgeprep.org

Both The Willows Academy and Northridge Prep have been named to the Catholic high School Honor Roll of the top 50 Catholic high Schools.  Click here to visit the Catholic High School Honor Roll site for more information.