About the Schools

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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

23% of students receive financial aid

13% of students are non-Catholic

The Willows Academy for Girls

For Excellence. For Character. For Girls.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Founded in 1974
231 students
615 alumnae

www.willows.org

Northridge Preparatory School for Boys

Strengthening Minds and Morals
Niles, Illinois
Founded in 1976
281 students
657 alumni

www.northridgeprep.org