Chicago Free School (2026-27 Profile)

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Chicago Free School

1100 E Hyde Park Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

Tel: (773) 879-0285

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 75 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Chicago Free School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 75 students from preâ€“kindergarten through 7th grade in a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based program.
The school has a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 10 teachers working with a coâ€“ed student body.
Approximately 41% of students at this Chicago private school identify as students of color, reflecting part of the community diversity.
Chicago Free School offers regular elementary and secondary education without religious affiliation in an urban setting.
This private school provides education for early childhood through middle school levels, serving families seeking a cityâ€“based PKâ€“7 option.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 75 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Chicago Free School
Pre-K	16
Kind	9
1	8
2	6
3	9
4	9
5	5
6	7
7	3
8	3

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).