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4.0 Illinois, US
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School Overview

Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a democratic society and global community.
In these ways, Parker stands as a progressive school, dedicated to the growth and development of the whole person, on behalf of our democratic society and the wider world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$36,920
Enrollment
933
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Average ACT Score
31

Matriculation

(2015)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 2
#3 Yale University 3
#4 Stanford University 1
#4 University of Chicago 2
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 3
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 3

Academics

Sports

(3)
Basketball
Floor Hockey
Soccer

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(14)
3D printing club
Chess club
Computer gaming club
Debate club
Fourth wall
French club
3D printing club
Chess club
Computer gaming club
Debate club
Fourth wall
French club
Investment club
Math club
Meditation club
Model UN
Photography club
Power of education club
Robotics
Science Olympiad
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Contact Info

http://www.fwparker.org/
330 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
773-353-3000
kfisher@fwparker.org
Illinois

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1901
Campus Size: 6 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Non-sectarian

Application Info

Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
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Frequently Ask Questions about Francis W Parker School

Tell me a bit about Francis W Parker School.
Francis W Parker School is Co-ed private day school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1901 , and currently has about 933 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.fwparker.org/.
Does Francis W Parker School have rigorous academic requirements?
Francis W Parker School also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Francis W Parker School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, Stanford University and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for Francis W Parker School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Francis W Parker School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Francis W Parker School?
The day tuition for Francis W Parker School in 2024 is $36,920 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at kfisher@fwparker.org .
Where is Francis W Parker School located?
Francis W Parker School is located in the State of Illinois of USA.
How popular is Francis W Parker School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Francis W Parker School is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Francis W Parker School has been favorited by 2 users.
How do I complete an application for Francis W Parker School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Francis W Parker School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Francis W Parker School’s official site: http://www.fwparker.org/ or call them at 773-353-3000.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Francis W Parker School?
Yes, here are few: Catherine Cook School, Lake View Academy and The Latin School Of Chicago.

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