Step Into Your Future

The first step in our admissions process is the High School Placement Test (HSPT) Entrance Exam, held annually on the first Saturday in December. Admission is holistic, based on Entrance Exam results, 7th grade standardized test scores and 7th/8th grade report cards. 

No. We do not use a "cutoff" score. We evaluate each student’s potential for success in a college preparatory environment by looking at their full academic profile, including middle school transcripts, standardized test scores and the HSPT results.

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Yes. We welcome transfer students from other accredited high schools. Admission is based on transcripts, requiring a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 3.8 GPA (on a 5.0 scale) in college prep courses.

Contact our Academic Dean, Sr. Terry Middendorf, for information regarding transferring.

Email Sr. Terry Middendorf

Call 708-387-8513

The best way to discover Nazareth is to visit our campus and experience our community firsthand. You can attend an Open House, take a campus tour or join us for specialized Admissions Events.

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Shadow Days allow prospective students to spend a day in the life of a Nazareth student. To schedule your visit, submit our Shadow Inquiry Form.

Visit our Shadow Days page for more information.
 

For the 2026-2027 school year, tuition is $18,200, plus a $950 student fee. We partner with FACTS Management Company to provide flexible payment plans for our families.

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Yes. We believe a premier education should be accessible; currently, 64% of our students receive financial assistance.

• Need-Based Aid: Available to families who complete the required financial documentation.
• Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded to high-achieving students who take our Entrance Exam in December.

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Nazareth offers limited, specific accommodations for students with existing IEPs, 504s or prior accommodation plans. These typically include:

• 150% extended time on tests and final exams.
• Preferential seating in the classroom.
• The option to bypass "bubble sheet" scantrons.

Investigate more Academic Resources at Nazareth.

No. While we are a Catholic high school inspired by the mission and charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph, 16% of our student body is non-Catholic. We welcome students of all faiths, though all students participate in four years of Theology coursework and attend school-wide masses.

Learn more about our Catholic identity through Campus Ministry.

Our student body represents 60 different communities and over 100 middle schools, with a 34% minority population. 

Read Nazareth's official Diversity Statement.

Our faculty is distinguished, averaging 18 years of teaching experience, with 80% holding a Master’s degree or higher.

Get to know our Faculty and Staff.