Why Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart?
WHY JOSEPHINUM?
A legacy of learning, friendship, and lifelong bonds.
For more than 135 years, Josephinum Academy has had a singular focus: the education of young women. Through that education, we cultivate a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.
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ROOTED IN TRADITION
136+ years of educating young women.
Josephinum's story is one of generations of young women who have learned, grown, served, led, and built friendships that continue long after graduation. The Jo experience doesn't simply prepare students for what comes next — it gives them a community to carry with them for life.
EXPERIENCE THE JO
See what makes Josephinum different.
THE JO EXPERIENCE
What it means to be a Jo student.
A Josephinum education is about more than what happens inside a classroom. Our students are challenged to learn deeply, live purposefully, serve generously, and build community.
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To Learn
At Josephinum, learning is dynamic, student-centered, and rooted in Sacred Heart values. Our curriculum encourages inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking while promoting collaboration and self-reflection. Faculty foster engaging classroom environments that develop global perspectives and empower students to become thoughtful, ethical learners.
02
Be Prepared
Josephinum prepares students not only for college and career, but for lives of purpose and impact. Through a holistic approach to education, students grow as responsible citizens and compassionate leaders — ready to serve their communities, think boldly, and act with integrity.
03
Be of Service
Service is foundational at Josephinum, woven into both academic and spiritual life. Through Service Learning, Campus Ministry, retreats, prayer services, and community outreach, students discover how their education can become a force for compassion and justice.
04
Build Community
At Josephinum, our all-girls environment empowers students to lead with confidence, compassion, and independence. Through arts, athletics, ministry, service, clubs, retreats, trips, and traditions, students form lasting friendships and help shape the community they call home.
“The bonds I've made here — I don't think I would have experienced them at any other school.”
— JOSEPHINUM STUDENT, CLASS OF 2025
MORE THAN A SCHOOL
Sisterhood is at the heart of The Jo.
At Josephinum, students grow alongside one another. They cheer each other on, challenge one another, celebrate one another, and create friendships that extend far beyond graduation.
It's a community where young women know they belong — and where they have the opportunity to help shape the experience for the girls who come after them.
ACCESS MATTERS
We help make The Jo affordable.
Tuition should never be a barrier to a transformative education. Josephinum works with families to make their student's goals possible through financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
98%
Receive Financial Aid
100%
Freshman Tuition Scholarship
136+
Years of Impact
QUESTIONS?
Want to learn a little more?
Here are a few places to explore as you discover whether Josephinum is the right fit for your family.
What do students and families say about Josephinum?
One of the best ways to get to know The Jo is to hear directly from the people who experience it. Explore Josephinum's reviews, ratings, and community feedback on Niche.
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How can I experience Josephinum for myself?
The best way to understand The Jo is to see it in action. Visit our campus, meet our students and faculty, and experience the community for yourself.
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What makes Josephinum different?
Josephinum combines an all-girls education, Sacred Heart tradition, rigorous academics, leadership opportunities, and a close-knit sisterhood to help young women grow with faith, intellect, and compassion.
COME EXPERIENCE THE JO
There's a place for her here.
Visit Josephinum, meet our students, explore our classrooms, and discover the community that could become her home.
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Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart · Chicago, Illinois
