Providence Catholic Named Best Private High School in Southland’s Best 2026
A Community of Faith, Excellence, and Tradition Earns Top Honors in Regional Readers’ Choice Awards
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Providence Catholic High School is proud to announce it has been voted Best Private High School in the 2026 Southland’s Best Awards, a community-driven recognition celebrating outstanding schools, businesses, and organizations throughout the Southland region. The annual awards invite community members to nominate and vote for their favorites across a wide range of categories. This year’s voting took place June 25 through July 26, with Providence Catholic earning the top honor in the Best Private High School category.
For Providence Catholic, the recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from the very community that makes the school such a special place. Located in New Lenox, Providence Catholic has built a longstanding tradition of excellence rooted in its Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love. Through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletic programs, vibrant fine arts opportunities, extracurricular involvement, and a strong commitment to faith and service, Providence strives to educate the whole person.
What truly sets Providence apart goes beyond academic achievements, championship titles, and extracurricular opportunities. It is the sense of belonging students experience each day.
At Providence, students are encouraged to discover their interests, challenge themselves, develop meaningful friendships, and grow into confident, compassionate young adults. Teachers, coaches, counselors, and staff work together to create an environment where students are known, supported, and inspired to become the best versions of themselves.
That commitment extends well beyond graduation. Providence Catholic’s alumni remain connected to their alma mater, carrying forward the school’s values and traditions into their careers, families, and communities. Their continued involvement, along with the dedication of current families and supporters, helps strengthen the Celtic family for future generations. Being named Best Private High School is not just a reflection of what Providence Catholic accomplishes in the classroom, on the field, or on the stage. It is a celebration of the relationships, experiences, and shared values that make Providence a place students are proud to call home.
Providence Catholic extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who voted and continues to support its mission! Thank you, Celtic Nation, for believing in Providence Catholic and helping make our school Southland’s Best! This recognition belongs to our entire Celtic family – past, present, and future.
