At the heart of our mission as a private, independent Catholic school is the process of Integral Formation®. In essence, Integral Formation® is the method by which the faculty and staff at Everest apply the teachings of the Catholic Church to the everyday lives of its students as we help them form into the unique individuals God intends. The Legionaries of Christ created it to support their mission to form leaders for Christ.

We focus our efforts on helping students excel in four main areas: Academics, Spiritual Formation, Character Development, and Service to Others. Everest students are exceptional academically and willing to contribute their time, talents, and treasure in service to God and others. They highly regard the Gospel principles of truth, justice, and compassion. A Catholic Christian view of the human person and the world influences their thoughts and actions.

Small Class Sizes

As a private Catholic school, our small class sizes allow for individualized attention. Learning styles and challenges can be recognized and addressed more quickly. Teachers and administrators create a familial setting encouraging joyful learning and teamwork between teachers, students, and parents. Our students don’t get lost in the crowd – teachers, coaches, and administrators know and love our students, viewing each child as an individual and a beloved Child of God.

Excellent Teachers

Our dedicated teachers see their role at Everest as a vocation, not just a job. Each believes they have been called to our mission of forming Christian leaders who will transform society. Our Catholic school teachers are qualified and passionate about their subjects. More than 50% of our faculty hold advanced degrees. Our teachers serve as Christian role models for their students.

School for the Whole Family

The environment at Everest is like an extended family. Students feel safer, more comfortable, and more passionate about learning. Families are an integral part of their child’s education, which helps strengthen parent-child relationships. Parents are always welcome on campus, and we offer programs specifically for parents throughout the school year. When you enroll at Everest, the whole family attends!

Christ-Centered

At Everest Academy in Lemont, IL, every aspect of education is rooted in our Catholic faith, recognizing Christ, the King of the Universe, as the source and summit of all knowledge. With a full-time chaplain and dedicated faith formation teams, we ensure that faith is not just a subject but a way of life. Faith is seamlessly integrated into every subject area, helping students understand how all things—science, history, the arts—point back to Christ. Our holistic approach to formation fosters spiritual growth alongside academic excellence, preparing students to lead and serve in light of the Gospel.

High Standard of Conduct

We teach students loving respect for themselves, each other, their teachers, and all with whom they interact through formative discipline. Students wear uniforms, which creates cohesion, helps remove peer pressure, and allows them to focus on their studies. Values taught and modeled at our Christian school are designed to reflect the values of the family.

Safety

Lower staff-to-student ratios allow for more effective management of classrooms, which provides for more personal attention and fewer instances of bullying. Our technology infrastructure protects students when using one-to-one devices.  Buildings are equipped with locks on exterior and interior doors and an integrated campus-wide two-way intercom system with emergency call buttons in all student locations. Regular drills are conducted, including fire, tornado, and lockdown, and the school’s inclement weather and emergency team monitors potentially dangerous weather situations. Student safety is a top priority, and every faculty and staff member is committed to protecting every child we serve.

A Balanced Program

We instill a love for learning, encourage critical thinking, foster a genuine friendship with Christ, and assist students in achieving virtue and maturity while forming a compassionate heart. We focus on the whole student via the educational philosophy called Integral Formation, which is the harmonious development of all dimensions of the human person. Offering a balanced program often means that students score higher on standardized tests and get into High Schools of their choice.