The Family Matters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Chicago, IL
7731 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, The Family Matters School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 161 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–4
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 161 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary 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 The Family Matters School
What grades does The Family Matters School serve?
The Family Matters School serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend The Family Matters School?
About 11 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Family Matters School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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