Excellent
#15 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 2% of private schools
Willows Academy
High School · Des Plaines, IL
A private high school in Des Plaines, IL serving grades 6th – 12th.
1015 ROSE AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Willows Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Plaines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,044
Median home value
$300,700
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,886 | Compare → |
| Maryville Jen SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Maine East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,834 | Compare → |
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Willows Academy is listed in Des Plaines, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Willows Academy
Willows Academy is a private high school in Des Plaines, IL, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willows Academy
What grades does Willows Academy serve?
Willows Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Willows Academy?
Willows Academy has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willows Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Willows Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Willows Academy rank in IL?
Willows Academy ranks #15 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Willows Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Willows Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Willows Academy a private school?
Yes, Willows Academy is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Willows Academy a religious school?
Willows Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 824-6900
- Area population (ZIP 60016)
- 60,520
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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