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The Field School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Oak Park, IL

931 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
  • Growing: enrollment up 161% since 2019–20

In Oak Park, Illinois, The Field School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 227 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 161% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
227
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 114 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    87’19–20163’21–22227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K35
    T12
    136
    233
    333
    421
    521
    619
    718
    89

    Student body

    White34%
    Black29%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • Christian Schools International

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    What grades does The Field School serve?

    The Field School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Field School?

    About 227 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

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