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Discover Nazareth Academy
A Catholic, Co-Ed, College Prep High School
Rooted in Faith, Excellence, and Community
Located in La Grange Park, IL, Nazareth Academy is a Catholic, Coed, College Prep High School inspired by the mission and spirituality of the Congregation of Saint Joseph. We are committed to academic excellence, educating the whole person and fostering a community of inclusivity rooted in Gospel values. Above all we value Scholarship, Service, Spirit and Unity.
Our Prayer: "That All May Be One" (John 17:21)
Academic Achievement
Intellectual Rigor for the Modern Student
At Nazareth, academic excellence is defined by a challenging and innovative curriculum that encourages student growth. From college preparatory courses to a robust selection of Honors and AP® classes, our faculty fosters a culture of critical thinking and lifelong learning. We provide a supportive yet high-standard environment where students are empowered to master complex subjects and discover their intellectual passions.
Gospel Service
Serving with Empathy, Unity and Faith
Nazareth’s mission to educate the whole person includes the Sister Pat Bergen Gospel Service Program, a graduation requirement designed to help students engage deeply with their community while reflecting on their values and the presence of God in their lives.
College Preparation
A Proven Pathway to Higher Education
With a 100% college acceptance rate, our dedicated College Counseling department provides personalized, multi-year guidance to navigate the admissions landscape. Backed by over a century of combined expertise, our counselors ensure that students can identify, apply to, and transition into a premier university that aligns with their personal and professional goals.
Roadrunner Athletics
Leadership, Excellence and Competition
While we take immense pride in the consistent success of our teams and athletes, we remain focused on the bigger picture: helping student-athletes develop elite skills alongside the essential values of leadership, sportsmanship and respect.
Student Involvement
Find Your Place. Create Your Legacy.
Nazareth makes finding your place in high school easy and fun. 96% of our students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity. Whether you are a scholar, an artist, a leader, or looking for a new extracurricular club, there is a place for you to create your legacy.
Campus Ministry
Faith in Action
From communal worship in the Alexine Chapel on campus to student-led service initiatives and transformative retreat experiences, Campus Ministry invites every student to deepen their relationship with God, themselves and others.
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See What Makes Every Day Great
Our high school community takes pride in making every day a great day to be a Roadrunner. Visit us and see firsthand what makes the Nazareth Academy student experience exceptional.
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Beyond Expectations: Celebrating the Incredible Class of 2026
Nazareth's Class of 2026 exceeded expectations, earning an astonishing $50 million+ in merit scholarship offers and securing acceptance into 218 world-renowned colleges and universities across 24 states and four countries.
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A Tradition of Excellence: Nazareth Academy by the Numbers
College Preparation, Leadership, Faith, Service
Through a commitment to educating the whole person, Nazareth Academy empowers students to excel in rigorous scholarship, leadership and unity. Our graduates emerge as scholars dedicated to service, prepared for college success, and called to live in union with God.
$52 million
Merit Based Scholarship offers for the Class of 2025
100%
College acceptance rate, a Nazareth legacy
82%
Students scoring 3+ on AP Exams
60:100+
Drawing from 60 communities & 100+ schools in the Greater Chicago area
10
State Championships since 2014
15,000
Annual hours of community service by students
$1.8 million
Awarded in financial assistance (2024-2025)
100%
Students offered spiritual retreat every year
15
AP courses across all disciplines
80%
Faculty with advanced degrees
96%
Student participation in extracurriculars
25
Competitive Athletic programs
40
Clubs & Honor Societies to encourage student involvement