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Chicago Free School

1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615

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Chicago Free School in Chicago, IL, enrolls 75 students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based program.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 10 teachers working with a co–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 city–based PK–7 option.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).