The all-girl Advantage

We believe that a school FOR GIRLS is better than a school WITH girls.

We believe that academic excellence, leadership skills and confidence flourish best in an environment with a sole focus on empowering young women.

At Mother McAuley, you have the opportunity to create your own story, be yourself and discover new interests along the way.

At Mother McAuley, girls don't just sit in the audience. They take center stage in the classroom, science lab, playing field and theatre. Surrounded by positive role models and abundant avenues for personal growth and development, girls cultivate the leadership and confidence skills needed to pursue a world of endless opportunities.

“I love the idea of being at an all-girls school as I knew I would learn how to be more confident in myself.”
Brenna, Class of 2024

80%
of students report that most of their classes challenge them to their full academic potential

93%
of graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at co-ed schools

80%
of alumnae have held leadership positions since graduation

 

 

A Mighty Foundation

A Mighty Foundation

Girls inherently learn differently than boys. The Mother McAuley academic program tailors instruction to girls’ learning styles, including experiential learning opportunities, peer collaboration, personalized instructor feedback, and authentic assessments. 

 

 

An Eye to the Future

An Eye to the Future

Students interact with alumnae during the annual Career Day, year-long alumnae panels, classroom and extracurricular speakers, and more. The opportunity to see and hear from so many successful and driven women throughout their four years at McAuley only strengthens students' belief that they can accomplish any goal they set.

 

 

Fostering Community & Connection

Fostering Community & Connection

Once a young woman becomes a Mighty Mac, she joins a family of more than 29,000 alumnae. The friendships and kinship that our students and alumnae experience are like no other. These connections will be carried with you for a lifetime.

WOMEN IN ATHLETICS

Mother McAuley installed a new turf field in the summer of 2022. With the new field, our student athletes and student body have access to a safe, well-maintained, professional space, which had previously only been seen in all boys or co-ed schools. While we are celebrating 50 years of Title IX, equity in attention and facilities for women still have a long way to go. But as usual, McAuley is at the forefront of providing these essential opportunities to the young women of Chicagoland. 

Read more about the new turf field

21
state championships
17 volleyball
3 water polo
1 basketball

50+
conference championships

2
national championships

50+
team and individual state appearances