Fenwick High School is proud to announce its local, state and national standings as ranked by the school data platform Niche:

#1 Catholic High School in Chicago’s Western Suburbs

#2 Catholic High School in Cook County (of 28)

#3 Catholic High School in Illinois (of 64)

#57 Catholic High School in the U.S. (of 1,118)

For the eighth consecutive year, Fenwick earned Niche’s highest possible overall grade of A+ based on college enrollment, school accreditation information and Niche user reviews. Grades and rankings are determined by academic performance, college preparation, quality of extracurriculars and more.

At the local level, Fenwick earned eight distinct 2027 ranking badges, firmly supporting its mission to remain Chicagoland’s premier college preparatory school:

A+ Overall Grade

A+ College Prep Grade

A+ Sports Grade

A+ Academics Grade

A+ Clubs & Activities Grade

A+ Resources & Facilities Grade

A Diversity Grade

A- Teachers Grade

Four-year college enrollment and preparedness are the driving forces behind Niche’s academic grading. The school data platform places Fenwick in the 99.9th percentile nationally and ranks it first in the region, outperforming neighboring institutions’ college enrollment rates by up to 12 percent.

Parent and student reviews rate Fenwick 4.68 out of 5 for academic satisfaction, placing it among the top five schools in the state and earning an A+ Academics Grade for the eighth consecutive year. Grounded by a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and flexible pathways for college-level coursework, Fenwick continues to provide a solid learning foundation to equip each graduate for life after high school.

In addition to its elite academic trajectory, Fenwick has cemented its status as a regional powerhouse in athletics, confirmed by Niche’s 2027 Best High Schools for Sports report. Fenwick stands as the #5 school for athletes in Cook County and #6 across all of Illinois, outranking every regional peer institution, including local public and private powerhouses. The Friars also surged 92 spots nationally to reach #158 out of nearly 22,000 high schools nationwide, placing its athletic program in the top 2.5 percent of institutions across the country. 

#5 High School for Athletes in Cook County (out of 400+)

#6 High School for Athletes in Illinois (out of 812)

This success is anchored by exceptional student engagement, with a 4.53 out of 5 satisfaction rating from parents and students, a broad roster of 30+ sports programs and a student participation rate that ranks in the 99.9th percentile nationally.

Adding to these academic and athletic outcomes is a vibrant school culture, reflected in soaring parent and student satisfaction scores. Survey-based feedback measuring the overall Fenwick experience increased this year from 4.18 to 4.41 out of 5. Fenwick also earned an A grade in Culture and Diversity and scored in the 81st percentile nationally for School Accreditation Score, providing strong third-party validation of its academic rigor and governance.

Rounding out the student experience is a dynamic extracurricular ecosystem that earned an A+ Niche Clubs & Activities Grade for 2027. Community satisfaction with extracurricular offerings rose to 4.50 out of 5, placing Fenwick in the 98th percentile nationwide.

View Fenwick High School’s Niche Profile to learn more about its academic rigor, championship athletics, vibrant student life and dedicated school community.

As Fenwick celebrates these accolades, it continues to deliver an exceptional education driven by Dominican values. This year’s Niche data supports what our community of Friars already knows: Fenwick inspires excellence and educates each student to lead, achieve and serve.