French American School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–12
Chicago, IL
615 W Kemper Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 29 independent schools in Chicago
In Chicago, Illinois, French American School of Chicago is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 112 students attend, with roughly 22 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 112
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 56 girls, 56 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 52% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by grade
Student body
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 French American School of Chicago
What grades does French American School of Chicago serve?
French American School of Chicago serves grades K–12.
How many students attend French American School of Chicago?
About 112 students, with 22 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French American School of Chicago?
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