About Loyola Academy
Loyola Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, located in Wilmette on Chicago's North Shore. Founded in 1909, it is the largest Jesuit high school in the United States, enrolling more than 2,000 students. The school became co-educational in 1994 following its affiliation with Saint Louise de Marillac High School.
Quick facts
- Founded 1909
- Grades 9–12, Private Catholic
- Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
- Wilmette
- Tuition: $22,625/year (2026–27)
- Enrollment: Over 2,000 students
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