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Lake Forest Academy Photo - Everyone at LFA (students, faculty, and staff) belongs to one of four houses - Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. The four Houses compete in a series of mini competitions throughout the year and the House that earns the most points WINS!
Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo
Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.

Top Illinois Boarding Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.
    (Catholic)
    700 Ashland Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1006 students
  • Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    1 Carmel Parkway
    Mundelein, IL 60060
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1200 students
  • Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - LFA offers a variety of performing arts opportunities through courses, extra-curricular groups and the Arts Concentration. Some of the musical groups include Coax (rock band), VOX (glee club), choir, orchestra, and jazz band. Students also have several individual and small group performance opportunities throughout the year.
    (2)
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    (847)615-3267
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 440 students
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