How is Willows Academy in Des Plaines, IL?

Willows Academy

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Private School

Willows Academy is a Private School serving the Cook County community. Located in Des Plaines, IL, the All Female private school teaches Grade 5 to Grade 12, with a Roman Catholic religious orientation.

As of the last reported school year in 2019-2020, 214 students attended Willows Academy with a student to teacher ratio of 8.2, earning a ratio grade of B-. Willows Academy ranks #257 in size compared to all Illinois private schools.

If a diverse private school is essential, Willows Academy ranks #151 in Illinois for diversity, earning a grade of B.

School Type

Regular Elementary or Secondary

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

How Does Willows Academy Rank?

Diversity

B-

Teacher Ratio

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Willows Academy Students

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Students

214

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.2:1

Co-ed Status

All Female

White alone

57.01%

Black or African American alone

0.93%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

1.4%

Asian alone

7.94%

Hispanic or Latino

27.1%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

Two or More Races

5.14%

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School Details

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Religious Orientation

Roman Catholic

School Days

170

School Duration

7 hours

Library or Media Center

Total Population

60,413

Median Household Income

$79,453

County

Cook County

Should you move to Des Plaines, IL?

Des Plaines, IL is home to 60,413 residents, ranking it #689 in Illinois by size. The City has a poverty rate of 37% and a median household income of $79,453. Overall, Des Plaines received an economic health grade of:

Homes in Des Plaines, IL are commonly 50+ unit Multi-Family, 3 Bedroom, and built in 1966. 74.1% of homes are owner occupied.

To understand Des Plaines, it’s also essential to research Illinois and Cook County, then focus in on the zip codes and schools that make up the neighborhoods you like. So be sure to browse around, there’s a lot of Illinois to explore.

B+

Economy

C-

Home Affordability

B+

Diversity