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Notre Dame College Prep is the largest all-male, Catholic, college prep school in Illinois. We are committed to educating young men to be gentlemen of faith, scholarship and service in an inclusive, family oriented community. Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition and inspired by Gospel values, we prepare students to be life long learners and to lead lives of integrity.
Shadow Days are the best way for your son to see and experience all the great things going on at Notre Dame College Prep! Your son won't just be learning about the Notre Dame Difference - he'll be part of it! Click here to see the upcoming Shadow Days and register!
In addition, don't forget to sign up for a Private Family Tour this Fall! New slots have just been added for September, October and November. Weekend and evenings available.
Virtual Tour of Campus
Virtual Tour of Campus
See our beautiful 28 acre campus.
Spirited Welcome Back!
Spirited Welcome Back!
from Faculty & Staff (2022-23)
What is a Don?
What is a Don?
People often ask, "Why are the students of Notre Dame College Prep nicknamed the Dons?" The short answer is that the first principal of the school, Reverend James d'Autremont,CSC, chose the nickname because of its Spanish translation of "gentlemen" as a nod to our mission of educating young men to be gentlemen of faith, scholarship and service. He felt strongly in selecting a nickname of meaning to guide the students and it has stood the test of time. In fact, it has evolved from simply a nickname into a phenomenon in the Notre Dame College Prep community. Being a Don comes with the responsibility of upholding the tradition and code of ethics of the Dons who came before you and the ones who will follow. It's truly something special and a life-long connection.
Offering Diverse & Challenging Academic Tracks
Offering Diverse & Challenging Academic Tracks
NDCP guides students using its core principles of faith, scholarship and service and provides a challenging curriculum to meet the individual needs of a diverse student body.
COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM Students in this program are challenged with a curriculum designed to meet criteria for any state college or university. These students might also take some honor courses and are pushed to meet high academic expectations. Graduates from the Notre Dame College Prep Scholars Program have gone on to numerous selective colleges and universities. The average Notre Dame College Prep ACT score is 24.
HESBURGH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Named in honor of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., this program is designed to challenge the most gifted and motivated student with a demanding course of studies. It not only requires the development of the student’s abilities in all areas of the academic curriculum, but also seeks to further his overall development through involvement in various service-oriented and extracurricular activities. Successful completion of the Hesburgh Scholars Program results in a special diploma of distinction. The average Hesburgh Scholars ACT score is 32.5
SAINT ANDRE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Named in honor of Saint Andre Bessette, C.S.C., this college preparatory program is for students requiring assistance in achieving academic success at Notre Dame. St. Andre Scholars must exhibit consistent effort and a willing commitment of time and energy to academic excellence. This transitional program helps at-risk students adjust to the first two years of high school and deal more effectively with the work and expectations of their final two years at Notre Dame, while preparing for the rigors of college. The program provides one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.
BURKE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Notre Dame offers a curriculum for students with mild to severe cognitive disabilities including those with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome or other learning differences. Notre Dame is the first Catholic school in the state and one of twelve schools in the country to offer such a program.
HESBURGH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Named in honor of legendary University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., this program is designed to challenge the most gifted and motivated student with a demanding course of studies. It not only requires the development of the student’s abilities in all areas of the academic curriculum, but also seeks to further his overall development through involvement in various service-oriented and extracurricular activities. Successful completion of the Hesburgh Scholars Program results in a special diploma of distinction. The average Hesburgh Scholars ACT score is 32.5
SAINT ANDRE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Named in honor of Saint Andre Bessette, C.S.C., this college preparatory program is for students requiring assistance in achieving academic success at Notre Dame. St. Andre Scholars must exhibit consistent effort and a willing commitment of time and energy to academic excellence. This transitional program helps at-risk students adjust to the first two years of high school and deal more effectively with the work and expectations of their final two years at Notre Dame, while preparing for the rigors of college. The program provides one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.
BURKE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Notre Dame offers a curriculum for students with mild to severe cognitive disabilities including those with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome or other learning differences. Notre Dame is the first Catholic school in the state and one of twelve schools in the country to offer such a program.
COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS
HESBURGH
SCHOLARS
SAINT ANDRE SCHOLARS
BURKE
SCHOLARS
Notre Dame College Prep is sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Midwest Province, and located on 28-acres in Niles, Illinois.
Snapshot: Class of 2022
Snapshot: Class of 2022
20 young men who were named Illinois State Scholars
19 young men who achieved a score of 30 or higher on their ACT
21 young men who will be moving on to play a collegiate sport
25 Big Ten Schools, 5 SEC Schools, 7 SEC Schools, 31 Catholic Universities
Young men accepted to incredible universities such as Harvard, Northwestern University of Notre Dame University of Georgia, Washington University in St. Louis, Villanova University, Syracuse University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Recipients of the following awards:
Kevin A. Rapacz Memorial Leadership Award - David Ross (Mary, Seat of Wisdom)
The Christian Service Award and Monsignor Baima Scholarship - Max McGovern (Emerson School)
Outstanding Senior Student Athlete and The Gentlemen of Mary Award - Andrew Coath (The Academy at St. Joan of Arc)
Distinguished Athlete Award and Owen Egizio Memorial Brotherhood Scholarship - Thomas Shipman (St. Juliana)
United State Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award - Ethan Vargas (Northside Catholic Academy)
United State Marine Corps Academic Excellence Award - Austin Kennedy (St. Celestine)
20 Illinois State Scholars
20 Illinois State Scholars
Twenty members of the Class of 2022 were named Illinois STATE SCHOLARS for their outstanding academic achievements! The average ACT score among this group is 32 with a weighted average GPA of 4.84
21 College Athlete Recruits
21 College Athlete Recruits
Twenty-one members of the Class of 2022 signed on to continue their student-athlete careers at the next level of play.
Messages from Students and Faculty
Messages from Students and Faculty
Matt Meyer '21
St. Raymond School Mount Prospect
Gavin Gutierrez '21
Maple School Northbrook
Ask the Dons: Teacher Edition
"Break's Over!" Students and teachers gear up to return to remote learning after Spring Break 2020
Where will Notre Dame take YOU?
Where will Notre Dame take YOU?
Let's Start the Conversation Today
Let's Start the Conversation Today
Enrollment Team
Enrollment Team
Mike Smith '07
Director of Enrollment
847.779.8622
msmith@nddons.org
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