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Catholic high school

Northridge Preparatory School

  • LocationNiles, IL
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 351 students

All-male

Official website

Northridge Preparatory School is an independent school for young men in grades 6 to 12 in Niles, Illinois. Its chaplaincy is entrusted to priests of Opus Dei. Daily Mass is offered in the school chapel and students may attend, with Confession available and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of each month. Religion courses are required for baptized Catholics, and the high school has one semester of theology in each grade from 9 to 12.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday9:55 AMSchool chapel · Published on the parent FAQ page, which notes that times can change on special schedules.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. FAQs & Who to Contact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/parents/faqs-who-to-contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:55 am in our chapel.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated on campus at 9:55 AM in the school chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Northridge Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Saint Isaac Jogues Church: 0.8 mi2Our Lady of Ransom Church: 1.0 mi3Saint John Brebeuf Church: 1.7 mi4Saint Paul of the Cross Church: 2.5 mi5Saint Juliana Church: 2.6 mi6Northridge Preparatory School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 7800 Lyons Street, Morton Grove
  2. Saint Isaac Jogues Church — 0.8 mi · 8149 West Golf Road, Niles
  3. Our Lady of Ransom Church — 1.0 mi · 8300 North Greenwood Avenue, Niles
  4. Saint John Brebeuf Church — 1.7 mi · 8307 Harlem Avenue, Niles
  5. Saint Paul of the Cross Church — 2.5 mi · 320 South Washington Avenue, Park Ridge
  6. Saint Juliana Church — 2.6 mi · 7200 North Odell Avenue, Chicago

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel, and students may attend.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs & Who to Contact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/parents/faqs-who-to-contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:55 am in our chapel.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated on campus at 9:55 AM in the school chapel.
    2. Living Your Faith Here | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/about/living-your-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Northridge offers all students daily Mass, the sacrament of Confession, and the opportunity for spiritual guidance from a full-time chaplain”
      The school says it offers all students daily Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Recorded as regular on the school's statement that confession resources are available on a daily basis.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Living Your Faith Here | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/about/living-your-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Both teachers and students are invited to freely take advantage of these resources on a daily basis.”
      The school says Confession and spiritual guidance are available to students on a daily basis.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27northridgeprep.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Northridge benefits greatly from the presence of a full-time Chaplain. He celebrates Mass daily and is available to all students for Confession and spiritual direction. On the first Friday of each month he also makes possible Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day concluding with Benediction for all students who wish to attend.”
      The full-time chaplain celebrates Mass daily, is available to students for Confession, and makes Exposition possible on the first Friday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of each month, throughout the day, with Benediction.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27northridgeprep.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Northridge benefits greatly from the presence of a full-time Chaplain. He celebrates Mass daily and is available to all students for Confession and spiritual direction. On the first Friday of each month he also makes possible Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day concluding with Benediction for all students who wish to attend.”
      The full-time chaplain celebrates Mass daily, is available to students for Confession, and makes Exposition possible on the first Friday of each month.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Joe Keefe is named as chaplain and the handbook describes a full-time chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Rev. Joe Keefe | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/faculty/rev-joe-keefe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting in 2025, Fr. Joe serves as Chaplain at Northridge and teaches Philosophy and Theology.”
      Fr. Joe Keefe is the school's chaplain.
    2. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27northridgeprep.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Northridge benefits greatly from the presence of a full-time Chaplain. He celebrates Mass daily and is available to all students for Confession and spiritual direction. On the first Friday of each month he also makes possible Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day concluding with Benediction for all students who wish to attend.”
      The full-time chaplain celebrates Mass daily, is available to students for Confession, and makes Exposition possible on the first Friday of each month.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (Four one-semester theology courses, one in each of grades 9 to 12, make four semesters, which is two full-year equivalents (semesters divided by two). The handbook lists 4 religion credits; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101: Universal Call to Holiness Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 9th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Robert Rey THEO 201: Sacred Scripture Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 10th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Joseph Foster THEO 301: Person of Jesus Christ Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 11th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Andrew Townsend THEO 401: Faith & Reason Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 12th Length: One Semester”
      Core theology courses are listed for grades 9 to 12, one semester each.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (A philosophy course is required in each of grades 9 to 12 (PHIL 125, 225, 325 and 425).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “PHIL 125: Logic & Rhetoric Department: Philosophy Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 9th Length: One Semester”
      Core philosophy courses are listed for each high school grade, including grade 9.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two priests are listed in the staff directory: Fr. Joe Keefe (chaplain) and Fr. Deogracias Rosales (assistant chaplain).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Rev. Joe Keefe | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/faculty/rev-joe-keefe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting in 2025, Fr. Joe serves as Chaplain at Northridge and teaches Philosophy and Theology.”
      Fr. Joe Keefe is the school's chaplain.
    2. Faculty & Staff Profiles | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/faculty-and-staff-profiles · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Deogracias Rosales B.S. De La Salle University (Manila) J.C.D. University of Navarre Email Me (847) 375-0600 x 483 Middle School High School Assistant Chaplain”
      Fr. Deogracias Rosales is listed as assistant chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A Mass and study period is part of the daily class schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs & Who to Contact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/parents/faqs-who-to-contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Aside from regular classes, we have a Mass / Study period followed by a break in the mid-morning.”
      The daily class schedule includes a Mass and study period.
      “Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:55 am in our chapel.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated on campus at 9:55 AM in the school chapel.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Service Club makes regular nursing home visits and supports a Chicago food bank; the Halls sponsor service projects.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Club Directory | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/club-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Club members lead and promote service opportunities within our community, with regular visits to local nursing homes and unique group service activities each month.”
      The Service Club makes regular nursing home visits and runs group service activities.
    2. The Halls | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/co-curriculars/the-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Halls sponsor service projects to cultivate a sense of social justice.”
      The school's Halls sponsor service projects.
    3. Knights in Service: A Year of Community Impact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/knights-in-service-a-year-of-community-impact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “collected donations for the Ignatian Mission Center, a food bank in Chicago”
      The Service Club ran a food drive for a Chicago food bank.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is celebrated in the school chapel, and students may attend.
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs & Who to Contact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/parents/faqs-who-to-contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:55 am in our chapel.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated on campus at 9:55 AM in the school chapel.
    2. Living Your Faith Here | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/about/living-your-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Northridge offers all students daily Mass, the sacrament of Confession, and the opportunity for spiritual guidance from a full-time chaplain”
      The school says it offers all students daily Mass.
  • A full-time chaplain is named, and an assistant chaplain is also listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Rev. Joe Keefe | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/faculty/rev-joe-keefe · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Starting in 2025, Fr. Joe serves as Chaplain at Northridge and teaches Philosophy and Theology.”
      Fr. Joe Keefe is the school's chaplain.
    2. Faculty & Staff Profiles | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/faculty-and-staff-profiles · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Deogracias Rosales B.S. De La Salle University (Manila) J.C.D. University of Navarre Email Me (847) 375-0600 x 483 Middle School High School Assistant Chaplain”
      Fr. Deogracias Rosales is listed as assistant chaplain.
  • A one-semester theology course is listed in each of grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101: Universal Call to Holiness Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 9th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Robert Rey THEO 201: Sacred Scripture Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 10th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Joseph Foster THEO 301: Person of Jesus Christ Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 11th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Andrew Townsend THEO 401: Faith & Reason Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 12th Length: One Semester”
      Core theology courses are listed for grades 9 to 12, one semester each.
  • The Service Club makes regular nursing home visits.
    Sources (1)
    1. Club Directory | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/club-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Club members lead and promote service opportunities within our community, with regular visits to local nursing homes and unique group service activities each month.”
      The Service Club makes regular nursing home visits and runs group service activities.

Concerns

  • The handbook lists 4 religion credits, while the course catalog lists four one-semester theology courses; the two figures do not match.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27northridgeprep.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religion 4 Required for all baptized Catholics. Encouraged for non-Catholics.”
      The handbook lists 4 religion credits as a graduation requirement for baptized Catholics.
    2. Course Catalog | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/academics/course-catalog · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 101: Universal Call to Holiness Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 9th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Robert Rey THEO 201: Sacred Scripture Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 10th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Joseph Foster THEO 301: Person of Jesus Christ Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 11th Length: One Semester Teacher: Mr. Andrew Townsend THEO 401: Faith & Reason Department: Theology Course Type: Core Grade Levels: 12th Length: One Semester”
      Core theology courses are listed for grades 9 to 12, one semester each.

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Campus ministry home

Northridge Preparatory School chapel and chaplaincy

  • Address: 8320 Ballard Rd, Niles, IL 60714
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: northridgeprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, northridgeprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Spiritual direction with the chaplainOn campus
    Spiritual direction and Confession are available to all students from the chaplains.
    northridgeprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Daily Mass and Mass / Study periodOn campus
    Daily; Mass is celebrated at 9:55 AM in the chapel
    Daily Mass in the school chapel, with an alternative study period. Students are not required to attend.
    northridgeprep.org, northridgeprep.org, northridgeprep.org
  • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    First Friday of each month
    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day, concluding with Benediction, for students who wish to attend.
    northridgeprep.org

Service 1

  • Service Club
    Regular nursing home visits, group service activities each month, and two fundraising events whose proceeds go to causes members support.
    northridgeprep.org, northridgeprep.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Student-Parent Handbook 2026-27northridgeprep.org/wp-content/uploads/Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Northridge benefits greatly from the presence of a full-time Chaplain. He celebrates Mass daily and is available to all students for Confession and spiritual direction. On the first Friday of each month he also makes possible Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day concluding with Benediction for all students who wish to attend.”
    The full-time chaplain celebrates Mass daily, is available to students for Confession, and makes Exposition possible on the first Friday of each month.
  2. Mission & Values | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/mission-the-four-pillars · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The spiritual formation available at Northridge is entrusted to a priest of Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church.”
    The school's spiritual formation is entrusted to a priest of Opus Dei.
  3. FAQs & Who to Contact | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/parents/faqs-who-to-contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:55 am in our chapel.”
    Daily Mass is celebrated on campus at 9:55 AM in the school chapel.
  4. Contact Us | Northridge Preparatory Schoolnorthridgeprep.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “8320 Ballard Rd, Niles, IL 60714”
    The school's address is 8320 Ballard Road, Niles, Illinois.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.5 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Chicago, IL
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)351
Students in grades 9–12218
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio12.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges91%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Northridge Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Northridge Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Where is Mass celebrated at Northridge Preparatory School?
Mass is listed at School chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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