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Our Campus

Set on a stately, 41-acre campus dotted with trees and green spaces, Woodlands Academy is a place where young women can find a learning environment that is demanding, comfortable, joy-filled, and inspiring—allowing them to thrive throughout their high school years and beyond.

Easy to Reach

Woodlands Academy is ideally located just 25 miles from O’Hare International Airport and halfway between Chicago's Midway International Airport and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport—making our campus easily accessible for students and families traveling from across the country and around the world.

Inspiring Neighbors

The Chicago area is also home to Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, two of the country’s elite private research and teaching universities that rank amongst the top ten institutions of higher learning.

 

Culture, Shopping & More

Located in Lake Forest, Woodlands’ close proximity to the city of Chicago provides abundant opportunities for cultural events, shopping, and fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boarding at Woodlands

Woodlands Academy’s Residence Life Program provides a safe and supportive home where students from around the world live, learn, and grow together. With flexible five- and seven-day boarding options, a nurturing environment, and access to the rich cultural offerings of the Chicago area, boarding at Woodlands is both enriching and unforgettable.

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