Chicago Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades K–8
Chicago, IL
1246 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Friends School is a Quaker private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 29 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 383% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 29
- Teachers
- 4.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Quaker (Friends)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Friends Council on Education
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chicago Friends School
What grades does Chicago Friends School serve?
Chicago Friends School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Chicago Friends School?
About 29 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chicago Friends School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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